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Five of the Top Modern Day NBC Alumni

When people think of great players who played in the NBC World Series, the names that often come to mind are MLB Hall of Famers like Roger Clemens, Ozzie Smith and Joe Carter, or those who have had Hall of …

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Baseball ‘Round The Clock Returns to the NBC World Series

WICHITA, Kansas – Baseball ‘Round The Clock, once a staple of the NBC World Series in Wichita, is returning to the NBC in 2024 after an eight-year hiatus. Fans will have the opportunity to watch 11 games over the course …

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Father’s Day

Step up to the plate this Father’s Day with a gift from the NBC World Series in Wichita, Kansas.
For the baseball-loving dad who lives for summer nights at the ballpark, we’ve got the perfect lineup of merchandise to make his …

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“90 Years of NBC Champions” Apparel Collection Announced

“90 Years of NBC Champions” Apparel Collection Announced
National Baseball Congress Celebrating 90th National Championship This Summer
SHOP THE 90 YEARS OF NBC CHAMPIONS COLLECTION
The National Baseball Congress, marking its 90th National Championship tournament this summer, is launching the “90 Years …

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2024 Terry Brewster Nominations Open

Nominations for the 2024 Terry Brewster Community Volunteer All-Star Award are now open, in conjunction with National Volunteer Week. Established in honor of Terry Brewster, a devoted supporter and former board member of the National Baseball Congress, this award celebrates …

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USA Baseball Girls Clinic May 4

Wichita, Kansas – April 22, 2024 – The NBC Baseball Foundation is proud to announce a special partnership with League 42 and USA Baseball.
The partnership will host a baseball clinic on May 4th for the girls of League 42, instructed …

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Women Umpires Take the Field – in the 1940s

While Hap Dumont was ahead of his time in many ways, perhaps one of his most impactful promotions involved hiring women as umpires for the National Baseball Congress National Tournament. In 1943, Dumont hired Lorraine Heinisch to umpire one game. …

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NBC Feature: Dian Overaker

While Hap Dumont may have dreamt up the National Baseball Congress and the idea of a national tournament, one Wichita woman is credited in part with keeping the tournament going for so many years. 
Dian Overaker worked as an administrator for …

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NBC Feature: Betty Abbott

 
The NBC World Series is celebrating 90 years this summer, and one woman greeted fans for more than half of those tournaments. Betty Abbott is a familiar face for fans, organizers and teams, as she spent more than four decades …

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NBC Foundation Pickleball Tournament Presented by Aetna

Grab your pickleball partner and help us kick off the 90th anniversary of the NBC World Series at Chicken N Pickle this March!
On Sunday, March 3rd, the NBC Baseball Foundation will be hosting  our first pickleball fundraiser tournament from 10am-1pm …

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