Downtown in Cleveland in Cuyahoga County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Robert William Andrew Feller
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 19, 2021
1. Robert William Andrew Feller Marker
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1936-1941 • U.S. Navy • 1945-1956
Games 570 • Innings 3,828 • Won 266 • Lost 162 • Pct. .621
Strikeouts 2,581 • ERA 3.25
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Signed by Cleveland Indians at 16 Years of Age in 1935
Served in W.W. II with U.S. Navy 1941-1945
Uniform Number 19 was the first retired by the Indians • 1957
Inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame • 1962
Chosen greatest living right-handed pitcher during
Baseball’s Centennial Celebration • 1969
Winningest pitcher in Cleveland Indians History
Pitched in three no-hit games
Pitched twelve one-hit games
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October 2, 1938 • 18 strikeouts in one game
1939 • First 20 game winner before the age of 21
1946 • 348 strikeouts in one season
Led American League in wins six times
Led American League in strikeouts seven times
April 16, 1940 • Pitched opening day no hitter
Eight All-Star games
Pitched entire career with Cleveland Indians
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Location. 41° 29.837′ N, 81° 41.068′ W. Marker is in Cleveland, Ohio, in Cuyahoga County. It is in Downtown. Marker can be reached from the intersection of East 9th Street and Larry Doby Way, on the left when traveling north. Marker and statue are located at the Cleveland Indians Progressive Field north entrance, Gate C-3. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2401 Ontario Street, Cleveland OH 44115, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Division Title Since 1954 (here, next to this marker); Bob Feller (here, next to this marker); Inaugural Game (here, next to this marker); 1954 American League Champions (here, next to this marker); Tony Pena Heroics (here, next to this marker); Lou Boudreau (a few steps from this marker); All-Star MVP (a few steps from this marker); Frank Robinson (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cleveland.
More about this marker. Inscription is spread across the four sides of the statue base.
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Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 19, 2021
2. Robert William Andrew Feller Marker
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1. Robert Feller. Feller made his debut in an exhibition game at League Park against the Cardinals, striking out eight of nine batters he faced. He was quickly assigned to the Indians. When he made his major league debut on 19 July 1936 at the age of 17 – before he’d even graduated high school – he was the youngest pitcher to ever appear in a major league game. A month later, on 23 August 1936, Feller struck out 15 batters, one shy of a league record, in his first start. (Submitted on September 25, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. Bob Feller. It was during his rookie season that Feller earned the nickname “Rapid Robert” because of his devastating fastball and high strikeout totals. “It wasn't until you hit against him that you knew how fast he really was, until you saw with your own eyes that ball jumping at you.” –Ted Lyons
Just days after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Feller put aside his 3-C draft deferment status and enlisted in the US Navy. With this selfless act, he gave up nearly four seasons of baseball in the prime of his career. (Submitted on September 25, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 19, 2021
3. Robert William Andrew Feller Marker
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(east side)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 19, 2021
4. Robert William Andrew Feller Marker
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Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 19, 2021
5. Robert William Andrew Feller Statue
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Progressive Field, Gate C-3 in background.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 23, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 161 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 25, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
