Former Cubs closer Rod Beck dead at 38 Jun 25, 2007
He drove an 1980s-style van during his early playing days in San Francisco but gained even more fame with a motor home that he parked next to Sec Taylor Stadium during his brief stint with the Iowa Cubs while making a comeback in 2003 after undergoing reconstructive surgery on his right elbow. "Tragic," Cubs President John McDonough said. (Newsday -- Sports)
Rod Beck, 38; pitcher had 286 career saves Jun 25, 2007
He endeared himself to fans in Iowa by living in a 36-foot Winnebago beyond the right-field wall at Sec Taylor Stadium in Des Moines while working his way back to the majors in 2003. He would welcome fans to join him after games for a beer. (Los Angeles Times)
Zinicola feels more at home after difficult ... (Corey Masisak) Jun 16, 2007
Beck, a former major league pitcher, lived in a motor home he parked just beyond the right field wall at Sec Taylor Stadium in Des Moines. "It wasn't like a Winnebago or anything," Zinicola said. (Washington Times, DC)
These old eyes have seen plenty Mar 24, 2007
I waited hours outside old Sec Taylor Stadium in Des Moines for autographs of my favorite Bruin players and I've still got those autographs of guys like Bob and Ken Aspromonte and old Ernie Johnson, the best centerfielder ever to grace the ball park in Des Moines. I watched Dolph Pulliam and Gus Guydon toss in baskets for Drake, and I watched "The Big O" Oscar Robertson of Cincinnati score points against Drake. (Dallas County News, IA)
Baseball fever strikes Slater Mar 11, 2007
"Being a part of the Des Moines League will be a real bonus. Besides, it will give us a chance to play some games at Sec Taylor Stadium.". Mid-Iowa Newspapers 2007. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
