The Little League Pledge was written by Peter J. McGovern, the 1954 Little League Baseball president, to give all leagues a pledge reflecting some of the sentiments of the Pledge of Allegiance, minus the references to the U.S., while adding the elements of sportsmanship and the desire to excel. Recitation of the pledge is optional.
Pledge
I trust in God
I love my country
And will respect its laws
I will play fair
And strive to win
But win or lose
I will always do my best