Community Volunteer All-Star Recognizes Wichita-Area Volunteers
The National Baseball Congress announced the 15 community members or groups who will be recognized as Terry Brewster Community Volunteer All-Stars at the 2024 NBC World Series, powered by Evergy.
The Terry Brewster Community Volunteer Award …
With the 2024 NBC World Series fast approaching, one of the most common questions is “How do teams make it to the NBC?”. The short answer is that typically they either win their league, they win a qualifying tournament, or …
WICHITA, Kansas – The NBC Baseball Foundation and The Kansas African American Museum (TKAAM) are partnering to celebrate the contributions of Satchel Paige and other black baseball players throughout the month of July. Starting July 1st, TKAAM showcases a new …
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 …
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 …
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 …
“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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …