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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.

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.

pug fireball and company

Upcoming Events & Podcast Highlights

Join me on January 12 for a Zoom talk with the Society for American Baseball Research and at the Authors’ Event on December 14 at In Tandem Gallery, Des Moines. Plus, exciting podcast guests next month: a Negro Leagues memorabilia collector and a former Des Moines Bruins batboy. Stay tuned!

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