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According to Baseball Almanac, one MLB player was born in Norway, Iowa. That was Hal Trosky, Cleveland Indians and Chicago White Sox first baseman between 1933-1941, 1944, and 1946. Trosky played in 1,347 games in his career and batted .302 with 1,561 base hits, 228 home runs, and 1,012 RBIs.
However, Mike Boddicker, listed in the almanac as from Cedar Rapids, was, if I recall correctly, born in Norway.
John Leiber Pitcher fot the Yankees Council Bluffs,Iowa
Bob Feller of Van Meter, Iowa, and Larry "Butch" Biittner of Pocahontas, Iowa, both played in the major leagues.
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What is the amajor league team for Iowa?
The Iowa Cubs are the AAA affiliate of the Chicago Cubs baseball team.
Did Iowa ever win a little league world series?
no
Who were the players from Iowa State basketball that went to the pros?
Some of the more renown players who have went on to play in the NBA from Iowa State are Fred Hoiberg, Jeff Hornacek, Marcus Fizer, Kelvin Cato, and Jamal Tinsley
What are the major bodies of water in Iowa?
The major bodies of water in Iowa include:Major Rivers - Mississippi River, Des Moines River, Missouri River, Cedar River, Iowa RiverMajor Lakes - Lake Red RockThe majority of the major bodies of water in Iowa consist of the rivers: Mississippi River, Des Moines River, Missouri River, Cedar River, Iowa River. However, there is also a major lake: Lake Red Rock.
What is the richest baseball team?
Alex rodriguez arod.i am the biggestyankees fan in the world.my name is braden blickenstaff from lafayette,in.
What is the amajor league team for Iowa?
The Iowa Cubs are the AAA affiliate of the Chicago Cubs baseball team.
How did Iowa cubs get their name?
They are named after their major league affiliate, the Chicago Cubs. Also, the Chicago Cubs have a very large amount of support that comes from the state of Iowa.
Who was the first black person in baseball?
In 1878, Bud Fowler is the first known professional black player on an integrated team when he plays in Lynn, Iowa exhibition games. Moses Fleetwod "Fleet" Walker is credited by some as the first African American to play Major League baseball. He played for the Toledo Blue Stockings minor league team in 1883. The Toledo Blue Stockings became a Major League Baseball Team in 1884. Walker returned to the minor leagues in 1885 and played until his release in 1889. Other research indicates that William Edward White played as a substitute in one professional baseball game for the Providence Grays on June 21, 1879, making him the first black major league baseball player. Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier by playing Major League Baseball in 1947.
When was Animal Rescue League of Iowa created?
Animal Rescue League of Iowa was created in 1926.
Are there any major deserts in Iowa?
There are no major or minor deserts in Iowa.
What are two major cities in Iowa?
Des Moines, Iowa and Iowa City, Iowa
Does Iowa have any professional sports teams?
The Iowa Hawkeyes (University of Iowa) play a wide variety of men's and women's sports. They include, basketball, baseball, football, wrestling, golf, gymnastics, tennis, swimming and diving, soccer, track and field, volleyball, softball, rowing, field hockey and cross country.The Iowa Hawkeyes is the team for the University of Iowa. They play football, but they also play basketball, as well as other sports at the university.
When was The Iowa Baseball Confederacy created?
The Iowa Baseball Confederacy was created in 1986.
What is Shoeless Joe Jackson Comes to Iowa?
"Shoeless Joe Jackson Comes to Iowa" is a novel written by W.P. Kinsella. It tells the story of a farmer who hears a voice telling him to build a baseball field in his cornfield, which leads to the appearance of deceased baseball players including Shoeless Joe Jackson. The novel explores themes of redemption, dreams, and the power of belief.
What State does not have major league baseball?
Many states do not have Major League Baseball, including Indiana. They are: Alabama; Alaska; Arkansas; Connecticut; Delaware; Hawaii; Idaho; Iowa; Kansas; Kentucky; Louisiana; Maine; Mississippi; Montana; Nebraska; Nevada; New Hampshire; New Jersey; New Mexico; North Carolina; North Dakota; Oklahoma; Oregon; Rhode Island; South Carolina; South Dakota; Tennessee; Utah; Vermont; Virginia and Wyoming.
What are the big industry in Iowa?
Agriculture is the major industry in Iowa.
What is the web address of the Iowa Baseball Museum Of Norway in Norway Iowa?
The web address of the Iowa Baseball Museum Of Norway is: www.norwaybaseballmuseum.com
