FACTOID #53: If you thought Antarctica was inhospitable, think again - its land area is only ninety-eight percent ice. Reassuringly, the other 2% is categorised as "barren rock".
Calvin John Eldred (born November 24, 1967) was a Major League Baseball player for 14 seasons. November 24 is the 328th day (329th on leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... MLB logo Major League Baseball (MLB) is the highest level of play in professional baseball in the world. ...
He was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and retired after the 2005 season. City Hall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa Downtown Cedar Rapids, including Mays Island Cedar Rapids is a city located in Linn County, Iowa. ... State nickname: The Hawkeye State Other U.S. States Capital Des Moines Largest city Des Moines Governor Thomas Vilsack (D) Senators Chuck Grassley (R) Tom Harkin (D) Official language(s) English Area 145,743 km² (26th) - Land 144,701 km² - Water 1,042 km² (0. ... 2005 (MMV) is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
The Eldreds cited their desire to give back to the UI and to honor former Hawkeye coach Banks and current coach Broghamer-who they said are their good friends and longtime mentors-as reasons for making the gift.
CalEldred, who grew up in Urbana and attended the UI for three years before being drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in 1989, said, "My experience at Iowa helped shape me as a player and as a person.
CalEldred led the Hawkeyes in innings pitched in 1988 and in strikeouts in 1989.