Farmingdale Little League

 

 

This was from the July 17, 1952 Farmingdale Post. On June 28, 1952, opening ceremonies were held, starting with a parade. The teams were organized into Major and Minor Leagues. About 200 boys signed up that year, with four teams in the Major League and four teams in the Minor League. Republic Aviation sponsored a team and lent the services of their recreation director Oscar Frowein.

The league caught on immediately and in the years 1962-1964, 2,400 boys enrolled in the program. In 1954, a second league was formed, known as the American League. The original group was known as the National League. Shortly after, both leagues were expanded from four teams each to six teams. A third league was formed in 1956. There were 18 teams total in the group. There were also 18 teams in the “AAA” group and Class A group.

By 1967, two programs were designated for specific age ranges. The Pony group consisted of 13 & 14-year-olds, while the Colt group consisted of 15 &16-year olds. The group that controls the leagues was re-named the Farmingdale Baseball League Inc.

There are also five Softball Leagues starting with Farm for 5& 6 and 7 & 8-year olds and then Girls Minors, Girls Majors, Girls Seniors, and Girls Inter-League. There is also a special league called the Greendogs. The Greendogs are comprised each year of a select group of ballplayers who not only excel on the baseball diamond, but have also shown outstanding sportsmanship, determination, and a true commitment to the game. The Baseball groups range from 7-13-year olds and the Softball groups range from 8-16-year olds.

 

 

Sources:

 

“Farmingdale Baseball League.” https://fdalebaseball.com

“Little League.” Farmingdale Post. May 29, 1952

“Little League Season Will Open Officially on June 28.” Farmingdale Post. June 12, 1952