Re: Bob Feller HOF
What a remarkable man and American he was, in addition to being one of the best ever to pitch.
From Van Meter, Iowa signed a major league contract at age 16
Skipped minors Struck out 15 in his first major league game
Threw a no hitter to start the season opener in 1940
Like Ted Williams served his country (4 years in WWII)
First year back from the war went 26 - 15 with an ERA of 2.0 & 36
COMPLETE GAMES, Ted Williams said "Three days before he pitched, I'd start to think about Robert Feller...I'd sit in my room thinking about him all the time".
Career Accomplishments
8 time All Star
THREE NO hitters
21 "ONE HITTERS"
Led league in strike outs 7 times
WON AT LEAST 20 GAMES 7 TIMES
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