The Carefree Days of Little League

Even though it was many, many years ago, I can still remember the fun and excitement of playing Little League baseball. It was a much simpler time, well before radar guns and the all-important “pitch count.” Getting a new baseball uniform with stirrups and your own baseball hat made you feel just like a big leaguer. Back in those days, (it was the late 1950’s) the parents weren’t even too bad. I don’t remember anybody cussing out the ump.

 

I played Little League for about three or four years. The two positions I was best at were second base and catcher. But oh, how I loved to play catcher. I got to wear all that gear; mask, chest protector, and shin guards. I really felt like a baseball player. I even had my own Wilson catchers mitt. I loved to squat down and give the pitcher a good target and feel the ball “pop” into my mitt. It was such fun whether we won or lost, but winning was better. Oh, the carefree days of Little League Baseball… 

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