> Synopsis
Little League in New Britain began in 1958 when it was known as Bronson Heights Little League and was officially sanctioned by Little League International, whose headquarters were in Williamsport, Pennsylvania and are still there today. At this time, there were also two other leagues in New Britain - Fagan and Walicki. These two leagues were independent leagues and were not officially sanctioned by Little League International.
At that time, Fagan and Walicki could be compared to that of the American and National League. They played seperate season schedules, had their own playoffs, but then had a city championship series where the two champions from each league played against each other.
In 1964, Bronson Heights Little League became known as New Britain Little League. Fagan and Walicki continued to exist as seperate leagues in New Britain in addition to New Britain Little League. However, in 1972, Walicki and Fagan had conflicts with each other and they decided that they would no longer work together. It was at this time where Walicki merged with New Britain Little League to become known as Walicki - A.W. Stanley Little League and together, they became officially sanctioned by Little League International as one league.
In 2009, Walicki - A.W. Stanley Little League once again became known as New Britain Little League and is still officially sanctioned by Little League International. New Britain Little League serves approximately 700 children per year and is the premier baseball and softball league in the city of New Britain.
In 2011, New Britain Little League won it's first District 5 Championship in league history. This was accomplished by our Seniors Softball All - Star team. In 2012, the Seniors Softball All - Star team once again won a District 5 Championship. The 11U All - Star team also became the first 11U team in league history to make the District 5 Playoffs.
> Presidents of New Britain Little League
Year |
Name |
Year |
Name |
1958 |
A. Wacker |
1984 - 1985 |
Frank Windish |
1958 - 1963 |
Frank Dorezenski |
1985 - 1987 |
Thomas Abucewicz |
1963 - 1966 |
Anthony Poniatowski |
1987 - 1991 |
Mark Teffs |
1966 - 1967 |
John Loomis |
1991 - 1993 |
George Sylvester |
1967 - 1970 |
Anthony Silverio |
1993 - 1994 |
Scott Jiantonio |
1970 - 1973 |
Chester Zapor |
1994 - 1995 |
Hector Ramirez |
1973 - 1976 |
Donald Lazarus |
1995 - 1996 |
Joseph Cannata Jr. |
1976 - 1977 |
Lester Bagley |
1996 - 1997 |
Henry Drezek |
1977 - 1979 |
Gene Sessamen |
1997 - 2001 |
George Springer Jr. |
1979 - 1980 |
Donald Clerkin |
2001 - 2003 |
Ronald Kapushinski |
1980 - 1981 |
Donald Cliche |
2003 - 2004 |
Gerry Gerardo |
1981 - 1982 |
William Walker |
2004 - 2006 |
James Peterson |
1982 - 1984 |
Joe Lombardo |
2006 - Present |
Matthew Cannata |