Since its founding in 1939, Little League Baseball has left its indelible mark on millions of families across the United States. And Western Pennsylvania has one of the most compelling stories ever told in the history of youth baseball. The 1952 Little League All Star team of Monongahela, Washington County won the Pennsylvania state championship and made it to the Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA. To date, it is the only time a Western Pennsylvania team would compete in the series final. But this wonderful accomplishment would be marred by tragedy.
WQED’s 30-minute documentary captures the poignant story through compelling interviews with surviving players, and rare archival film and photos – all leading to a moment of triumph and redemption for the “Baseball Boys of Mon City.”
