Marshalltown Ansons Team Made City a 'Baseball Town'
On Tuesday evening, four Marshalltonians took an audience back to a bygone era when baseball was the national pastime. Their topic was the Marshalltown Ansons semi-professional baseball team, which caught the attention of the city, county, and region from 1914-17, 1922-28, and 1947-57.
Panelists included Jerry Gazaway, Kelley Cordt McBride, Bill Vana, and Linda York. Bill Vana, a catcher on teams from 1947-57, noted that
the team was named for the Anson family.
The team's history and impact on the city were discussed, highlighting the significance of the Marshalltown Ansons in making the city a 'Baseball Town'.
Author's summary: Marshalltown Ansons team history discussed.
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