Players to be honored for creative pin designs at the 2024 Little League Baseball® World Series
Cedar Knolls, N.J., July 30, 2024 – Eggland’s Best, in collaboration with Little League® International , is thrilled to announce the winners of the inaugural Challenger Pin Contest: Maverick B. of the California District 68 Challenger Division team and Mike C. of New Jersey’s Manalapan Township Little League Challenger Division team! After calling on the players of this year’s Little League Challenger Division Exhibition Game to design a unique pin inspired by Eggland’s Best and the Challenger Division, one winner from each team has been chosen for their outstanding custom pin design, which will be produced and distributed at the 2024 Little League Baseball® World Series and Challenger Exhibition Game this August.
“The Little League Challenger Division Exhibition Game, now in its 22nd year, is a highlight of the season, bringing together two exceptional local Little League programs for friendly competition,” said Sam Ranck, Little League Senior Director of Strategy and Development. “The Challenger Pin Contest has added a new layer of excitement this year and we are grateful for the dedication of the volunteers in each league’s community and are thrilled to showcase the incredible creativity of Maverick and Mike through their pins.”
The Challenger Pin Contest invited players participating in this year’s Challenger Exhibition Game to submit unique designs that embody the spirit and values of the Challenger Division and Eggland’s Best. Maverick B. and Mike C. stood out among numerous impressive entries for their inspiring designs that beautifully capture the essence of teamwork, inclusion, and sportsmanship. As part of their victory, the player’s designs will be transformed into collectible pins and distributed to players, families, and fans during the duration of the tournament and Challenger Exhibition Game on August 24.
"As a proud sponsor of Little League, we've witnessed the pin-trading culture firsthand at each World Series tournament and we are thrilled to put a new spin on this cherished tradition with the Challenger Division this year," said Kurt Misialek, President & CEO of Eggland’s Best. "Both teams rose to the challenge with so much creativity and enthusiasm as they designed their EB-inspired pins, and we look forward to celebrating Maverick and Mike's winning designs at the upcoming tournament."
As part of its ongoing support of the Little League Challenger Division, Eggland’s Best, the Official Egg of Little League Baseball and Softball, will match Little League International’s grant value, donating an additional $15,000 each to the participating leagues to enhance the operation and offerings within their program.
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