BASEBALL HISTORY LIKE
NEVER BEFORE!
Dive into the rich history of one of America’s most liked sports, featuring its evolution and legends in the dynamic city of Des Moines, Iowa.
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116 Years of Professional Baseball in Des Moines, Iowa
Lifelong baseball fan Steve Dunn captures 116 years of Des Moines, Iowa, professional baseball history with a distinctive look at the players, managers, and owners who have contributed to an Iowa Sports Institution. The city’s ballparks that have hosted such stars as Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Bob Feller, Tony La Russa, Ryne Sandberg, Satchel Paige, and Buck O’Neil are also chronicled.
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Meet Steve Dunn
Steve Dunn, a seasoned newspaper professional with four decades of experience, retired in 2014 and now calls Des Moines, Iowa, home. An accomplished author, he’s written twelve bios and thirteen game stories for the Society for American Baseball Research. Dunn’s self-published book, “Principal Park: A Diamond in the Rough,” delves into the history of baseball at the confluence of the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers. His latest masterpiece “Pug Fireball and Company: 116 Years of Professional Baseball in Des Moines, Iowa” is a treat for all baseball lovers as it explores the town’s rich history intertwined with baseball.
Pug Fireball and Company
116 Years of Professional Baseball in Des Moines, Iowa
Lifelong baseball fan Steve Dunn captures 116 years of Des Moines, Iowa, professional baseball history with a distinctive look at the players, managers, and owners who have contributed to an Iowa Sports Institution. The city’s ballparks that have hosted such stars as Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Bob Feller, Tony La Russa, Ryne Sandberg, Satchel Paige, and Buck O’Neil are also chronicled.
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Meet Steve Dunn
Steve Dunn, a seasoned newspaper professional with four decades of experience, retired in 2014 and now calls Des Moines, Iowa, home. An accomplished author, he’s written eleven bios and game stories for the Society for American Baseball Research. Dunn’s self-published book, “Principal Park: A Diamond in the Rough,” delves into the history of baseball at the confluence of the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers. His latest masterpiece “Pug Fireball and Company: 116 Years of Professional Baseball in Des Moines, Iowa” is a treat for all baseball lovers as it explores the town’s rich history intertwined with baseball.
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Baseball Hall of Famers
Let Dunn’s book take you on a ride through the journey of:
- Babe Ruth
- Lou Gehrig
- Bob Feller
- Tony La Russa
- Ryne Sandberg
- Satchel Paige
- Buck O’Neil
And many more…
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Baseball Hall of Famers
Let Dunn’s book take you on a ride through the journey of:
- Babe Ruth
- Lou Gehrig
- Bob Feller
- Tony La Russa
- Ryne Sandberg
- Satchel Paige
- Buck O’Neil
And many more…
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As a life-long baseball fanatic, the untold stories of legendary players, nail-biting games, and the profound impact of baseball on the identity of Des Moines, Iowa, captivated me, compelling me to illuminate these narratives.
– Steve Dunn
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I didn't watch the Major League Baseball All-Star Game last night with as much interest as I did when I was a kid. First, interleague play has ruined the competitive nature of the annual contest...
Principal Park: Memorable Moments, Games and Traditions at the Iconic Venue
Principal Park, home of the Iowa Cubs, has been a beloved fixture in Des Moines, Iowa, since 1992. With its aesthetically-pleasing views of the downtown skyline and the Raccoon River, this iconic...
April 20, 1956: Banks, Irvin, Jones Lead Cubs to Home Opener Win
Editor’s note: Gene Baker and Solly Drake played with the Des Moines Bruins, an affiliate of the Chicago Cubs, in the early 1950s. This article was written by Steve Dunn Two and a half years...
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