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Author Biography
Steve Nicewanger loves old scary movies, history, food, and sports.
Steve Nicewanger was a lifelong resident of the east side of Indianapolis, and lived in Irvington. He followed the Indianapolis sports scene since the early 1960's when his father started taking him to Indian's games and auto racing events. His career as a librarian gave him a background in information gathering and factual research. Steve loved old scary movies, history, food, and sports. He passed away in December 2021.
Steve Nicewanger’s Story Archive
Howard Kellman: For 39 Years, the Voice of the Indianapolis Indians
There are several sure signs of spring in the Hoosier capitol. The birds are back and singing, the trees are starting to bud, and Howard Kellman is on the radio describing the Indians games from his seat in the broadcast booth from the Vic. For nearly four decades Howard has … Read More
Lady Bug Soccer
As Spring has finally come, so too, have the young athletes stepped upon the fields of new green, green grass to run, jump, roll, throw, catch, and kick balls of various sizes and scrape knees and elbows in pursuit of athletic excellence and the enduring spirit of competition. For the … Read More
Irvington Prep Sports
I had an enjoyable and informative conversation with Coach Jim Sturgeon of Irvington Preparatory Academy where he is the assistant Athletic Director and Head Coach of the girl’s basketball team. Coach Sturgeon is 73 years old, but is going on 23 as he says. He has a youthful enthusiasm coupled … Read More
Tech Celebrates Win!
All of the city is celebrating the Tech Titan’s IHSAA 4A Basketball Championship victory on March 29th. After 102 years, the Tech Men in Green put that Championship trophy in the Arsenal fieldhouse trophy case. Because of a really tough and bleak winter, everyone in Indianapolis was looking for some … Read More
The Greatest Sports Trivia Column Ever Printed (April Fool!)
Walter Ray Williams Jr. is a 54 year old professional bowler from Eureka, California. In his professional bowling career he has won a record 47 PBA Tour titles and earned over $4.4 million in prize money. He was been named PBA Player of the Year a record seven times. Among … Read More