Join SABR on June 25 for dedication of Council Bluffs ballpark historical marker in Iowa
On Thursday, June 25, 2026, the SABR Field of Dreams Chapter in Iowa will host a dedication ceremony for the installation of a historical marker where a significant ballpark in Council Bluffs once stood. All baseball fans are invited to attend.
Built in 1910, Broadway/Legion Park hosted local, amateur, semipro, Negro League, and professional teams. Over its nearly 50-year history, 25 future Baseball Hall of Famers appeared at the park, including Satchel Paige, Jackie Robinson, Bob Feller, Dizzy Dean, and Ernie Banks. From 1946–1948, at least six Negro American League games involving the Kansas City Monarchs were played there, which are now recognized as major league games. It was also the home field for the Class A Omaha Cardinals and the Southwestern Iowa Baseball Tournament, one of the largest amateur tournaments in the country. Click here to learn more about the ballpark’s history.
The dedication ceremony will feature guest speakers and a baseball memorabilia display provided by the Marsh Collection. The event will be located one block south of 35th Street and West Broadway on the west end of Council Bluffs. The event will begin at 4:30 p.m.
SABR members, friends, and family are also invited to attend a Triple-A baseball game that evening between the Omaha Storm Chasers and the Columbus Clippers at 7:05 p.m. at Werner Park in nearby Omaha, Nebraska. The Field of Dreams Chapter is reserving group tickets along the left-field foul line for $13 each. Please email John Shorey to reserve your tickets.
The Field of Dreams Chapter was a recipient of a SABR Local Grant in 2026 for this project. Click here to learn more about the Local Grants program.
Originally published: May 25, 2026. Last Updated: May 21, 2026.