| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Dates | August 18–August 23 |
| Teams | 8 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Linda Vista Little LeagueGuadalupe, Nuevo León, Mexico |
| Runner-up |   South Mission Viejo Little LeagueMission Viejo, California |
The 1997 Little League World Series took place between August 18 and August 23 in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The Linda Vista Little League of Guadalupe, Nuevo León, Mexico, defeated South Mission Viejo Little League of Mission Viejo, California, in the championship game of the 51st Little League World Series. Mexico secured a dramatic come-from-behind win by staging a four-run rally in the bottom of sixth inning.[1]
- ^ "S. Mission Viejo fans stunned, but proud of team". The San Bernardino Sun. San Bernardino County, California. August 24, 1997. p. C4. Retrieved August 25, 2024 – via newspapers.com.