| The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-07. |
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| Feller, Bob |
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| (Robert William Andrew Feller), 1918–, American baseball player, b. Van Meter, Iowa. Famous for his extraordinary fastball, Feller pitched 18 seasons with the Cleveland Indians, beginning in 1936. He led the American League in wins six times while compiling 266 career victories. The right-hander pitched 3 no-hit and 12 one-hit games, and led the league in strikeouts 7 seasons. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962. |
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