“Greatest Little-Leaguer Ever,” Dies At 75

The man widely considered “The Greatest Little-Leaguer Who Ever Lived” has died. Art “Pinky” Deras, who led Hamtramck, Michigan to the Little League World Series championship in 1959, died at a Detroit hospital early Sunday morning at the age of 75. The “Detroit News” reports Deras and Hamtramck dominated all season long in 1959, but particularly in South Williamsport for the Little League World Series. His statistics include an 18-0 pitching record and ten no-hitters.

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