Tim Grover

Tim Grover is the author of "Barnstorming Babe: A Slugger's Bumpy Trek Across Small-Town America," a non-fiction historical baseball book published in March 2023.13 Here are some key details about Tim Grover:

Background and Career

Tim Grover is an accomplished writer from Iowa with a diverse background:

• He's a blogger, videographer, award-winning photographer, and published poet.2
• His feature articles have appeared in several Iowa publications, including The Iowan magazine and the Des Moines Press-Citizen.2
• Grover graduated from the University of Northern Iowa and worked in TV production.2
• He and his wife Deb owned and operated a multi-system entertainment service for many years, hosting over 7,000 events before selling the business in 2013.2

Writing and "Barnstorming Babe"

Grover's lifelong love for baseball and Babe Ruth inspired his debut book:

• "Barnstorming Babe" recounts Babe Ruth and Bob Meusel's 18-game Great Plains barnstorming tour after the 1922 World Series.13
• The book details their adventures playing in various conditions, facing Negro League players, and creating memories for small-town Americans.1
• It was released on March 10, 2023, and is 136 pages long.1

Personal Life

• Tim lives in Pleasant Hill, Iowa, with his wife Deb.2
• They have three grown children who live nearby.2
• He enjoys family camping and being a grandfather (which he calls being a "Bompa") to his two grandchildren.2

Tim Grover's passion for baseball history and storytelling has culminated in his book about one of baseball's most iconic figures, offering readers a glimpse into a unique period of America's pastime.