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Robert William Andrew "Bob" Feller (November 3, 1918 - December 15, 2010), nicknamed the "Heater from Van Meter", "Bullet Bob" and "Rapid Robert", was an American former Major League Baseball pitcher. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962.
RIP... I never saw him in person or anything, but I heard nothing but good things about the guy. I got him to sign a ball ttm a couple months back. Sad day for baseball.
TTM successes - Stan Musial, Bob Feller, Bobby Doerr, Peyton Manning, Robert Parish, Jose Iglesias, Kyle Drabek, Pat Neshek, Mark Buehrle, Tedy Bruschi, Joe Dumars, Jim Calhoun (x2), Geno Auriemma, Dean Smith, Mike Krzyzewski, Jamie Moyer, Ron Gardenhire, Jeremy Guthrie, Bud Selig (x2), Ken Jenkins, Neil Flynn, Lee MacPhail, Jordan Todman, Randy Edsall, Lenny Wilkens, Dallas Clark, Bill Mueller IP successes - Mike Lowell, Jason Varitek, Coco Crisp, Terry Francona, Kevin Youkilis, John Lackey, Ramon Ramirez, Dimitri Young, Eric Gagne, James Shields, Drew Brees, Kolbrin Vitek, Bryce Brentz, Anthony Ranaudo/Brandon Workman dual signed ball, Brandon Workman signed Texas hat, Doc Gooden, Sparky Lyle
Another great one we have lost. This is not a good year for baseball fans. RIP Mr. Feller.
Future Army Soldier. Hooah! I want to be a 12 Bravo aka Combat Engineer.
Most wanted: Jeff Bagwell, Craig Biggio, Mickey Gilley
Favorite IP: Buster Posey (ball), Ubaldo Jimenez (ball), Todd Helton, Miguel Tejada (ball), Pablo Sandoval (ball), Goose Gossage (full size helmet, and personalized autographed 8x10), Joe Torre (ball), Hunter Pence (ball), Michael Bourn (ball), Justin Upton (ball), J.D. Walton (personalized autographed 8x10), Kevin Kouzmanoff (ball)
Favorite TTM's: Todd Helton (ball and custom notecard), Bobby Doerr (ball), Goose Gossage (ball), Bud Selig (ball), Rollie Fingers (ball), Mariano Rivera (ball), Luis Gonzalez x2, Clint Barmes x2, Brad Ausmus x2, Alan Jackson, Duke Snider, Brooks Robinson, Jeff Foxworthy, Alan Alda, Sparky Anderson, Bob Feller, Robin Roberts, Jimmy Wynn, Virgil "Fire" Trucks, Dr. James Andrews, Martina McBride, Josh Turner, Justin Moore, Toby Keith x2, Rob Dyrdek, Milo Hamilton (ball)
Sports Illustrated Covers Sent : George Foreman, Vince Young, RG3, Johnny Damon, Freddie Freeman, Ozzie Guillen, Joe Carter, Brian Wilson, Petyon Manning
Sports Illustrated Covers Received : Shaq, Trent Richardson, Tiger Woods, Dirk Nowitzki, Pat Summit, Phil Mickleson, Kellen Moore, Jerry Jones, Ed "Too Tall" Jones, Mike Eruzione, Jim Tressel, Josh Hamilton, Mark Buhrle, Bo Jackson, Courtney Upshaw + Brad Smelley, Prince Wimbly + David Palmer + Antonio Langham + Derrick Lassic, Neil Caudle + Gene Chizik, Archie Manning, Colin Peek, Mark Lemke, Hulk Hogan, Stan Musial, Jerry West, Matt Weiters, Joey Votto, Jim Thome. Jim Leyland, John Calipari, Jordy Nelson, Rudy Ruettiger, Mark Cuban,Denard Robinson, Braxton Cave,Landry Jones,Philip Lutzencurchen, Terry Badshaw, Tyler Hansbrough, Jordyn Weiber, Robert Lester+Michael Williams+Carson Tinker, Boomer Esiason
Baseball has lost a great one. This hobby has lost a star. America has lost a hero. God Bless you, Mr. Feller.. you will be forever missed.
"Everybody has the perfect strategy, until I punch them in the face." - Mike Tyson
“Tonight, just like I did in America, I’m gonna dominate you Raven. Your time in FWA will be "Nevermore", you can quote that.. BlTCH!†- CM Punk - FWA
Waiting for many former and current US Politicians and Historical Figures:
Most Wanted--Henry Kissinger.(PM if you have one and want to trade) Baseball HOF collection--40 and counting 2011 has been my best year for autographs over 300 in so far *Don't post email addresses*
This is not a good year for baseball fans. RIP Mr. Feller.
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He will be missed