The 1962 Senior League World Series took place from August 17–18 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, United States at Bowman Field. West Hempstead, New York defeated La Habra, California, in the championship game. West Hempstead resident, Joseph J. Sarcona managed the team to victory. It was Long Island's first Little League World Series championship.
This was the first SLWS to feature the traditional geographical regions. It was the second, and final, edition to be held in Williamsport.
Teams United States West Hempstead, New YorkEast New London, OhioNorth Fort Lauderdale, FloridaSouth La Habra, CaliforniaWest
Results Play for LL Title Today. Stroudsburg Daily RecordWest Hempstead Wins Senior LL World Series. Beckley Post Herald Raleigh Register
1962 Senior League World Series ChampionsWest Hempstead, New York
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