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Industry note
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Reference no. 803-011-5
Subject category: Entrepreneurship
Published by: Babson College
Published in: 2003
Length: 18 pages
Data source: Field research

Abstract

This industry note is recommended to be used in conjunction with ''Little League Baseball Inc'' (803-011-1). It provides an in-depth look at the nineteenth century origins of professional baseball in the United States and the development of youth baseball beginning in the 1930''s. Today, there are five major youth baseball organisations operating in the US - the Little League being the most well known. The note furnishes a short history of these organisations as well as a comparative profile of key industry parameters. Financial statements for four of the organisations are also provided. A major benefit that can be gained by using this note with the Little League case is the discussion about the competitive pressures that baseball has encountered over the past few decades. America''s youth are watching more television and playing other sports such as basketball and soccer. As a result from 1997 to 2002, youth baseball participation dropped by more than 20 percent even though the youth population grew by four percent during the same period. The teaching note includes additional readings about non-profit and baseball, suggested assignment for the students and answers for classroom discussion.
Location:
Size:
Mature to declining
Other setting(s):
1850s to 2002

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Abstract

This industry note is recommended to be used in conjunction with ''Little League Baseball Inc'' (803-011-1). It provides an in-depth look at the nineteenth century origins of professional baseball in the United States and the development of youth baseball beginning in the 1930''s. Today, there are five major youth baseball organisations operating in the US - the Little League being the most well known. The note furnishes a short history of these organisations as well as a comparative profile of key industry parameters. Financial statements for four of the organisations are also provided. A major benefit that can be gained by using this note with the Little League case is the discussion about the competitive pressures that baseball has encountered over the past few decades. America''s youth are watching more television and playing other sports such as basketball and soccer. As a result from 1997 to 2002, youth baseball participation dropped by more than 20 percent even though the youth population grew by four percent during the same period. The teaching note includes additional readings about non-profit and baseball, suggested assignment for the students and answers for classroom discussion.

Settings

Location:
Size:
Mature to declining
Other setting(s):
1850s to 2002

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