Downtown in Des Moines in Polk County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Iowa Cubs

1981-Present

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 7, 2024

1. Iowa Cubs Marker

Inscription. The Oaks became the Cubs in 1981. With the same name and logo, the Cubs are affiliated with the Chicago Cubs. The Chicago Cubs came about their name in 1902. Chicago newspapers gave them that nickname because of all the young players on the team. The Cubs name stuck and became official in 1907.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1981.

Location. 41° 34.801′ N, 93° 37.005′ W. Marker is in Des Moines, Iowa, in Polk County. It is in Downtown. It is on Line Drive. The marker is in the open-air concourse of Principal Park, home of the Iowa Cubs baseball team. The marker is to the right of the Cubs Classics concession stand on the third-base side. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Line Drive, Des Moines IA 50309, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Iowa Oaks (within shouting distance of this marker); Des Moines Demons (within shouting distance of this marker); Des Moines Bruins (within shouting distance of this marker); Des Moines Champions (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dragoon Trail Historical Site Marker #13 (about 500 feet away); Site of Old Fort Des Moines (about 600

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feet away); Birthplace of Des Moines (about 700 feet away); Ronald W. Reagan (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Des Moines.

Regarding Iowa Cubs. This franchise began as the Iowa Oaks in 1969, when they were established as a Triple-A affiliate of the Oakland A's. In 1973, they became affiliated for two years with the Chicago White Sox, and after one year as the Houston Astros' affiliate, they returned to the White Sox in 1976. In 1981 they became affiliated with the Chicago Cubs and changed their name to the Cubs a year later. Today they remain the Chicago Cubs' affiliate in the Triple-A International League.

Also see . . . Iowa Cubs History from MiLB.com. (Submitted on September 9, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

Iowa Cubs Marker at Cubs Classic concession stand at Principal Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 7, 2024

2. Iowa Cubs Marker at Cubs Classic concession stand at Principal Park

Principal Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 7, 2024

3. Principal Park

Principal Park in Des Moines is home of the Iowa Cubs, AAA affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. The Iowa Cubs played on this site at a predecessor stadium, called Sec Taylor Park, which was replaced with this current stadium after the 1991 season.

Behind home plate at Principal Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 7, 2024

4. Behind home plate at Principal Park

Credits. This page was last revised on September 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 261 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 9, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.