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Bob Feller is a MLB baseball player. He was born on November 3, 1918
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Also Known As
Robert William Andrew Feller • Rapid Robert
Born
November 3, 1918 • Iowa
Died
December 15, 2010 (aged 92) • Cleveland • Ohio
Awards And Honors
Baseball Hall of Fame (1962) • Baseball Hall of Fame (inducted in 1962) • eight-time All-Star • Triple Crown • 1x ERA leader • 1 World Series championship
Height/Weight
6 ft 0 inches, 185 lb (183 cm, 83 kg)
Batting Hand
right
Throwing Hand
right
Debut Date
July 19, 1936
Last Game
September 30, 1956
Jersey Number
19 (1945-1950, Cleveland Indians) • 19 (1939-1956, Cleveland Indians) • 14 (1937-1938, Cleveland Indians) • 9 (1936-1936, Cleveland Indians)
Position
pitcher
Earned Run Average
3.25
Games Played
57
Games Started
484
Innings Pitched
3,827
Losses
162
Saves
22
Strikeouts
2,581
Walks And Hits Per Inning Pitched
1.316
Wins
266
Top Questions
What position did Bob Feller play?
Bob Feller played pitcher.
How many wins did Bob Feller have?
Bob Feller had 266 wins during his career.
How many strikeouts did Bob Feller have?
Bob Feller struck out 2,581 batters during his career.
What was Bob Feller's earned run average (ERA)?
Bob Feller had a career earned run average of 3.25.
Where was Bob Feller born?
Bob Feller was born in Van Meter, Iowa, United States.
How tall was Bob Feller?
Bob Feller was 6 ft 0 inches, 185 lb (183 cm, 83 kg).
When was Bob Feller born?
Bob Feller was born on November 3, 1918.
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