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Ex-Minnesota Twins Sampson, Sears thrilled by Ortiz’s election to Hall of Fame

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David Ortiz left a big impression on everybody who crossed his path during a 20-year career in the major leagues. Two former Ankeny baseball stars, Benj Sampson and Todd Sears, were among the players who had a chance to play with one of the game's all-time greats. Sampson was elated when Ortiz was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame last week in his … [Read more...] about Ex-Minnesota Twins Sampson, Sears thrilled by Ortiz’s election to Hall of Fame

Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny baseball team (1st team)

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Nobody has been more associated with the Ankeny baseball program than Mel Murken. Murken coached the Hawks for 32 years and racked up 620 victories at the school. He's a member of the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. In 1992, Murken guided Ankeny to the first state championship in school history. Two of the stars on that … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny baseball team (1st team)