1982 Junior League World Series

1982 Junior League World Series

Tournament information
Location	Taylor, Michigan
Dates	August 17–21
Final positions
Champions	Tampa, Florida
Runner-up	Libertyville, Illinois
← 1981 1983 →

The 1982 Junior League World Series (then known as the 13 year old Little League World Series) took place from August 17–21 in Taylor, Michigan, United States. Tampa, Florida defeated Libertyville, Illinois in the championship game.

Teams[]

United States	International
Libertyville, Illinois Central	Vega Baja, Puerto Rico Puerto Rico
Seaford, Delaware East
Tampa, Florida Belmont Heights South
Huntington Beach, California Robinwood West

Results[]

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	Opening Game					First Round					Semifinals					World Championship
						1–0	Puerto Rico	3
	—	Puerto Rico	5			—	Florida	21
	—	California	2								1–0	Florida	10
											1–0	Illinois	6
						—	Delaware	2
						—	Illinois	9
																2–0	Florida	6	—
																2–1	Illinois	1	—
	0–1	California	5
	0–1	Delaware	4								1–1	Illinois	15
						1–1	Puerto Rico	4			2–1	Puerto Rico	5
						1–1	California	3

1982 Junior League World Series Champions
Belmont Heights LL Tampa, Florida

Notable players[]

• Gary Sheffield (Tampa, Florida) - former MLB outfielder
• Derek Bell (Tampa, Florida) - former MLB outfielder
• Delino DeShields (Seaford, Delaware) - former MLB infielder

References[]