Gibson Little League Established in Buena Vista

By Richard Harris

January 8, 2025

 Gibson Little League has been established in Buena Vista with the goal of offering another "Youth Ball" option to kids in Marion, Webster, Schley, and Taylor Counties.
 The League is named in memory of the late American Baseball Superstar Josh Gibson, who was born in Buena Vista, went on to a prestigious career in the Negro Leagues, and is considered to have been one of the greatest - perhaps the greatest - player of all time.
 Gibson Little League is not sponsored by any local government. It is a non-profit organization of its own and is a part of Southeastern Little League's District 8, based in nearby Columbus.
 Willie Sanford of Buena Vista was a volunteer with District 20 Little League in Tallahassee, Florida as a parent, coach, and umpire from 199...

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