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History

> 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

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