1978 Little League World Series
The 1978 Little League World Series took place between August 22 and August 26 in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The Pinkuang Little League of Pintung, Taiwan, defeated the San Ramon Valley Little League of Danville, California, in the championship game of the 32nd Little League World Series.
Teams
- Republic of China, commonly known as Taiwan, due to complicated relations with People's Republic of China, is recognized by the name Chinese Taipei by majority of international organizations including Little League Baseball. For more information, please see Cross-Strait relations.
Position Bracket
| 1978 Little League World Series Champions |
Pinkuang Little League Pintung, Taiwan |
Notable players
- Erik Johnson of the San Ramon team went on to play in MLB as an infielder in 1993 and 1994.
- Dave Veres of the Torrejón Air Base team went on to play in MLB as pitcher between 1994 and 2003.
- Al Haynes was an umpire in the 1978 LLWS. He later became the hero pilot of the 1989 United Airlines Flight 232.