Rare Photos of Bob Feller

SI Staff | Dec 22, 2010

Rare Photos of Bob Feller

Bob Feller

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Hall of Fame pitcher Bob Feller passed away on Wednesday night at the age of 92. Here is a look back at the former Indians pitcher. In this photo, 17-year-old Feller hangs out in the Indians dugout. The pitcher made the big leagues without playing in the minors. In his debut as a starter, the teenager struck out 15 batters in a 4-1 victory over the Browns.

Bob Feller

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Feller smiles in the Indians' locker room after striking out 17 batters in a game against Philadelphia, tying Dizzy Dean for the most strikeouts in a big-league game.

Bob Feller

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On Dec. 8, 1941, a day after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Feller volunteered for the Navy. He missed four seasons due to his service in World War II, but earned five campaign ribbons and eight battle stars for his performance in the military.

Bob Feller

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Bob Feller and a young Indians fan share a laugh before a game at Municipal Stadium in Cleveland. Feller remains one of the most popular players ever to don an Indian uniform.

Bob Feller

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Feller poses with 12 baseballs after his 12th victory of the 1954 season. Overall, Feller spent 18 seasons in Cleveland with a career record of 266-162 and a 3.25 ERA.

Bob Feller

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Feller takes in a game from the Wrigley Field Press Box.

George Bush and Bob Feller

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Feller accompanies Vice-President George Bush before the 1981 All-Star Game in Cleveland.

Johnny Bench, Sandy Koufax and Bob Feller

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Johnny Bench, Sandy Koufax and Bob Feller in the National League and American League uniforms for the Cracker Jack Classic.

Bob Feller

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Feller tosses a few pitches before the start of the Indians-Royals spring training game in Winter Haven, Fla.

Bob Feller

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Feller poses in his Indians uniform. Over his 16-year career, the right-hander pitched three no-hitters and a record 12 one-hit games.

Bob Feller

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Feller throws a rubber ball against a "banger board" on his farm in Gates Mills, Ohio. The "banger board" helped Feller keep his arm in shape, even in his 80s.

Bob Feller Statue

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Visitors wait next to a statue of Bob Feller before the start of the Cleveland Indians Opening Day game. Up until his death, Feller was still part of the Indians, serving as an ambassador for the club in a variety of public-relations roles.