Steve Dunn, history of pro baseball in Des Moines author, on May 16 at 3pm

Steve Dunn, the author of Pug, Fireball, and Company: 116 Years of Professional Baseball in Des Moines, Iowa, will give a talk about the history of pro baseball in Des Moines on Saturday, May 16 at 3 pm at Plain Talk.

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.

The all-ages event is free and open to the public.