Pin Highlight: 2022 Little League International Congress Pins

For the first time since 1989 the Little League International Congress will be held in Williamsport, PA June 10-13, 2022.

What is the Little League International Congress? Held every 4 years, the Little League International Congress brings together volunteer District Administrators (along with many other Little League officials) in an effort to help improve the Little League program. Various rule and regulation changes are voted on among other items of business.

Pins and Little League go together like peanut butter and jelly. Most of the individuals who attend the Little League International Congress are pin collectors. It wouldn’t surprise me one bit if lots of people bring their own pins along to do some trading.

The Little League Store in Williamsport has a few new pins made for the 2022 Congress.

During the late 1800’s Williamsport was known for being the “Lumber Capital of the World”. At one point in time Williamsport had more millionaires per-capita than anywhere in the world. This is why Little League’s mascot Dugout is seen dressed as a lumberjack. Nothing is more frightening than a chipmunk/beaver hybrid swinging a baseball bat with an axe head mounted on the end.

Card of the Day: Naomi Osaka 2019 Topps International Tennis Hall of Fame #50

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“Pin-Up” of the Week: Watkins Glen International Pin

I recently took a trip to Watkins Glen, New York.  The main reason for going was for the wineries, but the Watkins Glen International racetrack was right there.  So I didn’t think it would hurt to stop.  This time of the year they allow visitors into the grandstands for free.  I didn’t run into Jeff Gordon or Danica Patrick, but did get to see some cars run.  It looked like they were running small sports cars that day.

I’m sure the racetrack has a gift shop, but I couldn’t get into that.  Luckily there was a Watkins Glen International store right next to the hotel I was staying in.  That place had everything, including pins.  I ended up buying five new pins for my collection.  One of them is pictured above and is in the shape of the track.

Established in 1948, Watkins Glen International is one of the biggest racetracks in the country.  It started out racing Formula 1, but now is New York’s only home to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.

ITG Used Quad Jersey Contest! – NOW CLOSED

This contest is for a Joe Sakic/Joe Thornton/Theoren Fleury/Martin St. Louis 2013-14 ITG Used International Influence Silver Version Quad Jersey.  Good luck!!!

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• This contest will end Friday, April 11, 2014 @ 8:00 p.m. EST.
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Card of the Day: Roy Halladay 1997 Bowman Chrome International Refractors #212

Card of the Day: Mike Tyson 1991 Players International Ringlords – Sample

Backstrom – Canada vs. The World Contest! – NOW CLOSED

This week’s contest is for a Niklas Backstrom 11/12 ITG Canada vs. The World – International Material Jersey Black card.  Good luck!!!

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• This contest will end Friday, October 21, 2011 @ 8:00 p.m. EST
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• You can enter once per day
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• Please provide a valid e-mail address when entering
• The winner will receive an e-mail when the contest is over
• The winner has one week to send me their contact information or the contest will be held again
• Once the contest is over, I will need the winner’s mailing address so I can ship them this card for FREE!!!

Card of the Day: Roy Halladay 1997 Bowman Chrome International Refractor