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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
Indianapolis Baseball History
Our Pulitzer Prize winning newspaper The Indianapolis Star has started referring to our local minor league team as the Indianapolis Minor League Team. Don’t know how I feel about this. But until they officially change their name I will call them the Indians. The Indians were formed in 1902. In … Read More
Newgarden Finally Wins
Josef Newgarden and Team Penske finally came through with a well earned victory at Mid Ohio. The 29-year-old Tennessean dominated the previous two races only to have a mechanical failure rob him of a victory with just a few laps to go in each race. His luck finally held at … Read More
Penske Curse?
If you are a Penske Racing fan and they are legion, after last Sunday’s Road American Race at Elkhart Lake you have to be wondering what evil spirits the team has offended in order to be cursed with the kind of luck that they have been experiencing this season. We … Read More
Dual in Detroit Comes Down Hard
On Saturday things got hairy on Belle Isle as Patricio O’Ward had the pole but lost the lead To Will Power. On Lap 28, Felix Rosenqvist plowed straight into a tire trap and cement retaining barrier. It took over an hour for Rosenqvist to be safely removed and the tires … Read More
Council Lifts Some Restrictions
The Indianapolis Marion County Council has voted to remove some of the restrictions placed on business and public gatherings. This is good news for Indianapolis Indians fans, the Indy Fuel and Indy Eleven. Also for the summer and fall festivals, Little League baseball and other youth summer sports. It also … Read More