Bob Feller

Bob Feller pitched for the Cleveland Indians from 1936-1956, with a three-year break for military service during World War II. The righthander made his Major League debut at age 17 on July 19, 1936. Feller was the ace of the Tribe’s pitching staff when Cleveland moved its spring training base to Tucson in 1947, becoming a founding member of the Cactus League. “Rapid Robert” pitched for Cleveland’s 1948 World Series champion and was an eight-time All-Star. Feller led the American League in strikeouts seven times and is Cleveland’s all-time leader in wins (266), strikeouts (2,581) and complete games (279).