The

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took place between August 21 and August 25 in

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. Moreland Little League of

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, defeated Jaycee Little League of Kankakee, Illinois, in the championship game of the 16th Little League World Series.

Teams

Championship bracket

Consolation bracket

Notable players

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of Del Rio went on to play in

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as an infielder from 1972 through 1980

External links

1962 Little League World Series
{{LLWS Little League World Series