The
National Baseball Congress (NBC) World Series is an annual summer baseball tournament held in
Wichita, Kansas since 1935. It features 16 top-tier amateur and collegiate-level teams from across the U.S., competing in a double-elimination format over about 16 days. Originally founded by
Hap Dumont as a “Little World Series” showcasing town and industrial teams—including
Satchel Paige’s legendary performance in the inaugural tournament—the event evolved into a platform for future Major League players. More than 800 alumni have gone on to
MLB careers, among them legends like
Roger Clemens,
Ozzie Smith,
Barry Bonds,
Albert Pujols, and
Tony Gwynn. Today, games are played at
Eck Stadium and
Equity Bank Park in Wichita. • Clarinda A's 1981 •
El Dorado Broncos 2009, 1998, 1996 • Liberal BeeJays 2010, 2000, 1985, 1979, 1968 • Wichita Broncos 1989, 1990 • Wellington Heat 2007 • Hutchinson Monarchs 2023 ==Notable alumni==