Wayne Smith is the founding father of College Station Little League. He was instrumental in getting the land now known as Wayne Smith Park developed into baseball fields around 1956 and started the first baseball teams in the city. There weren't any other baseball teams in College Station at the time and Mr. Smith “just wanted boys to have a place to play.” He loved to coach and teach the game of baseball. According to his son, Alan, Mr. Smith "loved the game so much that he wanted to pass on to the little guys.” 

Periodically, College Station Little League gives out the Wayne Smith Award in honor of Mr. Smith’s contributions and to honor someone who has contributed greatly to our league and the kids who play with us. The award is given to honor outstanding dedication and commitment that is above and beyond to College Station Little League.