Flick Hosts Little League World Series Picnic to Celebrate Community, Global Friendships

August 20, 2025

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT - On Tuesday Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) hosted Little League World Series (LLWS) teams and dignitaries for a picnic. The picnic, which has turned into an annual tradition, celebrates the spirit of community and global friendships formed through the LLWS.

Attending the picnic were players from Chinese Taipei (Team Asia-Pacific) and Nevada (Team Mountain Region); team families and coaches; and dignitaries including Karen Stotz Myers, the daughter of Little League founder Carl Stotz, and Billy Martin, a former player who threw the first no-hitter in Little League World Series history in 1950.

“The picnic was about more than just sharing a meal,” Flick said. “It was about friendship, tradition and showing the world the community spirit of Williamsport. It was an honor to host everyone and welcome them to a celebration that brings people together from around the world.”

Flick, who hasn’t missed a LLWS in more than 50 years, is a steadfast supporter of Little League and all youth sports. He said while he would love to have hosted all the teams at the picnic, the two teams were chosen because they didn’t have games on Tuesday.

“Each year, this picnic gives players, coaches and families a chance to relax, connect and enjoy a day off the field before returning to competition,” Flick said. “The goal is to make the entire experience surrounding the LLWS a memorable one for everyone involved.”

Sharing the history of Little League with the players and families were three legends: Stotz Myers, Martin and Donald “Doc” Shearer. Stotz Myers talked about her father and shared snippets from the storied history of Little League, showing various equipment used in the early days. Martin reminisced about his time playing for Houston, TX when he threw the first no-hitter of the series against Westerly, RI in 1950. Shearer, who is from Montoursville, discussed playing in the first-ever Little League Tournament held in Williamsport in 1947.

Flick serves on the House Children and Youth Committee and is co-chair of the Taiwanese Caucus, a role that made hosting Team Asia-Pacific especially meaningful. He added that events like the picnic allow him to support young people, foster global connections and showcase Pennsylvania as a welcome destination for visitors from around the world.

“The experience at the picnic was incredible,” Flick said. “It was so much fun to see the players, laughing, sharing stories and enjoying themselves off the field. Moments like these remind you of why Little League has such a special place in our community and around the world.”

Representative Jamie Flick
83rd District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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