The Miracle League of Shelby County was founded by Mary Chambliss.
It began with the simple idea, "To provide children and adults of all abilities the chance to play baseball."
There is something about playing the game that lights up a person’s eyes. But for children and adults facing serious physical and mental disabilities that opportunity can often be difficult to achieve. Baseball diamonds weren’t exactly designed with wheelchairs and crutches in mind.
Our Mission
The Miracle League of Shelby County’s mission is to provide opportunities for children with disabilities to play Miracle League Baseball, regardless of their abilities, promote community support and sponsorship of Miracle Leagues and promote the construction of special facilities that meet the unique needs of Miracle League players and their families.
Current Board Members:
Mary Chambliss - President
Dan Liden - Vice President
Judy Smith- Secretary
Jennifer Pemble- Treasurer
Shannon Hubbard- Registration Director
Johnathon Scott- volunteer coordinator
Richard Liden- Board member at large
The History of The Miracle League
"Every Child Deserves a Chance to Play Baseball"
The Original Miracle League. Miracle League baseball began in Conyers, Georgia in 1998 when the Rockdale Youth Baseball Association invited children with unique abilities to play on a typical baseball field. That first season, on a grass and dirt field, 140 players came out to play baseball. The Miracle League has been growing ever since!
By the second season, a new type of field was developed just for Miracle League athletes. It’s a custom-designed field with a cushioned, rubberized surface. It makes it a little bit easier for special needs players to get from base to base.
The Miracle League believes that Every Child Deserves a Chance to Play Baseball. There are currently 240+ Miracle League organizations in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada serving more than 200,000 children and adults with unique abilities.
For more information go to:Â www.miracleleague.comÂ
Our Volunteers
There is something about playing the game that lights up a person’s eyes. But for children and adults facing serious physical and mental disabilities that opportunity can often be difficult to achieve. Baseball diamonds weren’t exactly designed with wheelchairs and crutches in mind.
