Bob Feller Day, 1956

Bob Feller Day, 1956
Bob Feller played for the Indians from 1936-1941 and 1945-1956, taking three seasons off to fight in World War II. He is widely considered to be the dominant pitcher of his era and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962.

Here, nearing the end of his career, he is honored at Municipal Stadium on "Feller's Day" in 1956. Feller (at left) is pictured with with his wife and three children.

Image courtesy of Cleveland State Library Special Collections
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