Hattiesburg’s Historic Little League Run | Jackson News

In 1977, the Hattiesburg Pineview Little League All-Stars became the only Mississippi team ever to reach the Little League World Series—champions of the South Regional despite never having left their state. Facing Tampa’s teenage pitching legend Dwight Gooden, they stunned the baseball world with a one-hit shutout thanks to ace Charlie Hayes’ masterful curveball. Their journey was gritty: a bus driver vanished with their travel funds, players wore hand-me-down gear, and they battled through tough losses before dominating the consolation bracket. Even without a title, they earned a trip to Washington D.C. for breakfast with President Jimmy Carter. Forty-nine years later, their legacy endures as proof that grit and talent can conquer any obstacle. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c6172c3313e1c025