When they took the field together for the first time, there were no thoughts of a date with baseball immortality.

The 1989 Trumbull National all-star team consisted of 14 kids determined to make the ride last as long as possible.

As it turned out, the journey culminated with a stunning win over Taiwan on Aug. 26 in Williamsport, Pa., making them the first Little League World Series champions from Connecticut since Windsor Locks 24 years earlier.

In retrospect, Trumbull had all the pieces necessary to win the state, Eastern Regional and World Series titles.

Read Jim Fuller's complete story.

Chris Drury used his strong right arm to pitch his hometown Trumbull team to the Little League World Series championship in 1989.

He tossed a five-hitter as Trumbull stunned Taiwan in the title game 23 years ago.

Drury got to visit the White House, threw out the first pitch in Game 2 of the 1989 World Series and was honored as “Young Sportsman of the Year” by Sports Illustrated.

But it turned out to be the ice — not the baseball diamond — where Drury really flourished.

Read Chris Hunn's complete story.