The Downers Grove Plowboys

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    The Plowboys hail from Downers Grove Illinois, 20 miles west of Chicago.  In 2004, a group of local men organized a rousing exhibition match of Base Ball.  It was decided at that time to officially organize the Downers Grove Plowboys Vintage Base Ball Club.  The inaugural season commenced in 2005 to roaring success and the action continues this year.

The Plowboys are a living history program of the DG Park District Museum and the club participates in base ball matches by the original rules of base ball from 1858.   This includes playing with no mitts - wooden bats only - custom stitched "lemon peel" baseballs.  The play on the field allows no walks - one bound outs - and a collection of other rules not found in modern baseball.  Plowboys also proudly sport the colors of bright red Jersey and striped Red and White caps.
Come re-live the past of Downers Grove and enjoy the fast-paced action of bare knuckle base ball.

All Hometown Matches are free admission at Herrick Middle School field on Saratoga Avenue in Downers Grove.

  Huzzah!