NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 13, 2026Miami-Dade
Ghost Players continue tradition at Field of Dreams site in Dyersville, Iowa
The 'Ghost Players,' a group of volunteers who dress in vintage uniforms to reenact scenes from the movie 'Field of Dreams,' continue to perform at the original filming site in Dyersville, Iowa. The group, led by Keith Rahe, has expanded its reach to 28 countries while maintaining a presence at the site, which now hosts professional Major League Baseball games.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10 – Main FeedWhy It Matters
The site serves as a significant tourist destination and host for Major League Baseball events, impacting local tourism and community identity in northeast Iowa.
Key Facts
- The 'Ghost Players' group was formed in 1990 after Keith Rahe and friends began wearing vintage uniforms to play catch at the movie site.
- The Ghost Players have visited 28 countries and dozens of states to perform.
- The group currently consists of approximately 40 members.
- The Field of Dreams site now features a permanent ballpark capable of hosting Major League Baseball games.
- Major League Baseball hosted games at the site in 2021, 2022, and scheduled a game between the Minnesota Twins and Philadelphia Phillies.
- Bob Feller, a Hall of Fame pitcher from Iowa, made his major league debut in 1936 at age 17.
- Iowa high school baseball is played in the summer to accommodate weather conditions.
Who's Mentioned
personKeaton Winn“Professional baseball player from Ollie, Iowa.”personColin Rea“Professional baseball player from Cascade, Iowa.”locationDyersville“Small town in Iowa where the Field of Dreams site is located.”personKeith Rahe“Executive director of Dyersville Events and leader of the Ghost Players.”organizationMajor League Baseball“Professional baseball organization hosting games at the site.”personBob Feller“Hall of Fame pitcher from Iowa.”personPaul Scherrman“Original Ghost Player and former minor league baseball player.”