Phillies, Twins Stage Field of Dreams Festivities Before Aug. 13 Game in Iowa
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Updated · Des Moines Register · Aug 13
Phillies, Twins Stage Field of Dreams Festivities Before Aug. 13 Game in Iowa
3 articles · Updated · Des Moines Register · Aug 13
Summary
Dyersville, Iowa hosted Phillies and Twins players as they walked through cornfields, posed at the movie site and signed autographs ahead of the Aug. 13 Field of Dreams game.
Fans and families joined the pregame scene, with children playing catch, spectators lining up for photos and autographs, and players interacting with “ghost players” at the iconic venue.
Barry Bonds appeared before the game to chat with players, while Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly shared the moment with sons Preston and Louie Mattingly.
The activities underscored the event’s nostalgic draw, blending a regular-season matchup with the movie site’s cornfield imagery and fan-focused pageantry.