About Pug,’ ‘Fireball,’ and Company: 116 Years of Professional Baseball in Des Moines, Iowa
Baseball fans in general and Chicago Cub fans in particular will enjoy author Steve Dunn’s account of the 116-year history of professional baseball in Des Moines, Iowa. ‘Pug,’ ‘Fireball,’ and Company: 116 Years of Professional Baseball in Des Moines, Iowa, describes the teams, players, managers, owners, ballparks, and events that have entertained millions of fans at nine locations since 1887. The long list of stars that have played or managed in Des Moines includes Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Bob Feller, Satchel Paige, Red Faber, Buck O’Neil, Ryne Sandberg, Tony LaRussa, Charlie Grimm, and Stan Hack. “It’s an incredible book with some world-class firsthand information on baseball,” Sarah Roger has said.
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Author Bio:
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.