Bob "Rapid Robert" Feller "HOF 62" "266 Wins" Signed Baseball
Official American League (Gene Budig) baseball signed in blue ink by Hall of Fame Indians pitcher, Bob Feller. Bright, unfaded signature to the sweet spot, some light toning to the ball. Additionally inscribed by Feller: Bob ”Rapid Robert" Feller "HOF 62" and "266 Wins". Beckett numbered COA sticker affixed to the ball. Housed in an acrylic display cube.
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8-time All-Star, Bob Feller joined the Major Leagues at 17 years old and spent his entire 18 year career with the Cleveland Indians. Feller recorded three no-hitters and 12 one-hitters; won 20 or more games 6 times, which also led the league all 6 times; and led the league in strikeouts 7 times. His 1946 348 strikeout season record held up for the next 19 years until Sandy Koufax struckout 382 in 1965. Feller is among only a few pitchers to claim the pitching triple crown--leading the league in ERA, Wins and Strikeouts in 1940.
In 1948, Feller and the Indians won a record setting 111 games, leading the Indians to a World Series Championship with fellow teammates: player-manager Lou Boudreau, Larry Doby and pitching greats, Bob Lemon and Satchel Paige.
Feller was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962.
The Official Gene Budig American League baseballs were utilized by professional baseball from 1995-1999.
