07/13/2021
THE DIZZY AND DAFFY DEAN BARNSTORMING TOUR
Race, Media, and America’s National Pastime
By Phil S. Dixon
Phil S. Dixon, distinguished Baseball Historian will return to Sioux Falls on Friday, August 6. Dixon’s latest publication, The Dizzy and Daffy Dean Barnstorming Tour will be featured at Phil’s appearance in Sioux Falls. Dixon first appeared at Augustana College during the summer of 1988. Phil has been a regular visitor to Sioux Falls over the past thirty years. Phil was last in Sioux Falls in 2016 on his The Kansas City Monarchs in Your Hometown tour. Phil’s presentations highlight the exceptional role that Sioux Falls has played in the performances by African American players in past 125 years. It is a great history and an enjoyable presentation honoring diversity and inclusion.
This year’s appearance is special. Phil is scheduled to be at the Sioux Falls Sunfish game on Friday night, August 6th. The Sunfish play their home games at Ronken Field on the Augustana University Campus. Phil will be signing books, telling stories, and playing the National Anthem prior to the Sioux Falls Sunfish game.
Phil’s presentation will be held in a classroom in the Elmen Center adjacent to Ronken Field.
Phil S. Dixon’s Appearance Schedule:
August 6, 2021
3 P.M. Presentation and Booksigning: Elmen Center Classroom, Augustana University
5 P. M. Book Signing and Game appearance at the Sioux Falls Sunfish game at Ronken Field, Augustana University
