"Picture Decatur" (Decatur IL)

With Major League Baseball pitchers and catchers now reporting to 2016 Spring Training, we thought a feature of some baseball players who were born and/or raised in Decatur Illinois would be appropriate.   Here are 16 of them.......... Boom-Boom Beck (debuted in 1924) Chuck Dressen (debuted in 1925) Harry East (debuted way back in 1882) Hobie Landrith (debuted in 1950) Del Unser (debuted in 1968) Dan Porter (debuted in 1951) Fred T. Long (debuted in 1920) ** he was the first African-American graduate of Millikin University Art Scharein (debuted in 1932) George Scharein (debuted in 1937) and finally......... Roe Skidmore, who is one of very few professional ball players to retire with a perfect batting average: and 1 more Decatur-related baseball item: featuring the minor league baseball teams of Decatur (more info:  http://dabblersjournal.com/2008/07/12...

Enjoy this collection (#16) of random Decatur Illinois memories....... TAGS: Baldwin, Bens Barn, Bill Madlock, Caterpillar, Chaps, Chicago Cubs, Greiders, Groves, Jazz Festival, joyland, Lloyd Disher, Masons, memory lane, millikin university, MU, Potawatomi, roller skate, Scotts Cafe,

In July 2014, the new miniature golf course at Nelson Park called "Overlook Adventure" opened to the public. The Decatur Park District has done a fantastic job at bringing a world-class putt-putt course to Decatur.  Check out the beautiful facility.... opening soon!  along with CherryBerry Shots of Nelson Park in Fall 2013 when this facility was under construction:  HERE Shots of the old Nelson Clubhouse that was demolished to make room for this new development:  HERE Shots of Paul's Puttin' Place course (Nelson Park) that was closed after the 2013 season:  HERE

This is a collection of really cool & creative vanity plates that we've seen in downtown Decatur over the last few months.  Kudos to these vehicle owners for GREAT PLATES !!