Brett Friedlander traces the facts behind the *Field of Dreams* movie character made famous by Burt Lancaster. Graham, as it turns out, was just as iconic and endearing as the fictional character. **Brett Friedlander** has spent 25 years as a professional writer, earning 22 national, regional, and state awards. He is a reporter for the *Wilmington Star-News* and lives in Fayeteville, NC.