1955 Little League World Series


The Little League World Series was held from August 23 to August 26 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Morrisville Little League of Morrisville, Pennsylvania, defeated Delaware Township Little League of Delaware Township, New Jersey, in the championship game of the 9th Little League World Series.
This was the first time that the Little League World Series title was won with a walk-off home run, hit by Rich Cominski in the bottom of the 7th inning. Attendees at the final game included former General of the Army George Marshall and Governor of Pennsylvania George M. Leader.

Teams

Auburn, Alabama
San Diego, California
Alexandria, Louisiana
Winchester, Massachusetts
Hamtramck, Michigan
Delaware Township, New Jersey
Glens Falls, New York
Morrisville, Pennsylvania

Delaware Township was renamed Cherry Hill in November 1961

Championship bracket

1955 Little League World Series Champions

Morrisville Little League
Morrisville, Pennsylvania

Notable players