A group led by Pro Baseball HOFer Frank Thomas has "purchased a controlling interest" in the company that owns All-Star Ballpark Heaven and the "iconic Field of Dreams movie site." Thomas will serve as CEO of the new venture, This is Heaven LLC, while former Dodgers GM Dan Evans will be COO. The transaction "involves the purchase of all the interests in Go the Distance Baseball, which is owned by the Denise M. Stillman Trust." This is Heaven LLC is a venture "between Thomas and Chicago real estate developer and entrepreneur Rick Heidner." Heidner was an "initial investor in Go the Distance Baseball and will retain his original minority investment." The Field of Dreams complex in Dyersville, Iowa, will host its second MLB matchup next season with Reds-Cubs on Aug. 11 (DES MOINES REGISTER, 9/30).
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