Date of Birth: November 3, 1918
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Date of Death: December 15, 2010
Biography
Robert William Andrew Feller, better known as Bob Feller, was an iconic Major League Baseball pitcher who played his entire career for the Cleveland Indians. Born in Van Meter, Iowa, Feller showcased his exceptional talent at a young age, earning the nickname “Rapid Robert” for his fastball, which was one of the fastest in the history of the game. He made his MLB debut at the age of 17 and quickly became one of the league’s most dominant pitchers. Feller’s career was interrupted by World War II, during which he served in the U.S. Navy for nearly four years. Despite missing prime years due to his military service, he recorded 266 wins, 2,581 strikeouts, and three no-hitters. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962. Feller remained active in baseball and public life until his passing in 2010.
5 Interesting Facts about Bob Feller
1. Bob Feller was the first MLB player to enlist in the military after the attack on Pearl Harbor.
2. He once struck out 17 batters in a single game at the age of 17, setting a then-record for strikeouts in a game.
3. Feller pitched three no-hitters and 12 one-hitters during his career.
4. He was an eight-time All-Star and won the pitching Triple Crown in 1940.
5. Feller led the American League in strikeouts seven times, tying him for the most seasons leading the league in strikeouts.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Bob Feller
1. “Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday’s success or put its failures behind and start over again.”
2. “Sympathy is something that shouldn’t be bestowed upon the Yankees. Apparently, it angers them.”
3. “I don’t think baseball owes me a damn thing. I think I owe baseball.”
4. “Nobody lives forever and I’ve had a blessed life.”
5. “Trying to sneak a fastball past Hank Aaron is like trying to sneak the sunrise past a rooster.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At the peak of his career, Bob Feller’s net worth was estimated to be around $7 million.
Children
Bob Feller had three children: Stephen Feller, Martin Feller, and Bruce Feller.
Relevant Links
1. [Bob Feller – Baseball Hall of Fame](https://baseballhall.org/hall-of-famers/feller-bob
2. [Bob Feller’s Military Service](https://www.history.com/news/bob-feller-baseball-world-war-ii
3. [Cleveland Indians’ Tribute to Bob Feller](https://www.mlb.com/indians/team/bob-feller
4. [Biography on SABR](https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/bob-feller/
5. [Bob Feller Museum](http://www.bobfellermuseum.org
