Career Pitching Stats
AL 1936-1956
Skills Scorecard
Control
C
Velocity
B
Stamina
A-
Command
A
Range
B
Fielding
B
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9 minutes
Nov 6, 1971
Dick Cavett welcomes former American baseball pitcher Bob Feller to the show who brings his...
Bob Feller's First Baseball Contract / Dick Cavett welcomes former American baseball pitcher Bob Feller to the show who brings his first professional contract and discusses starting out in his sporting career.
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Jul 8, 1941Jul 8, 1941
The 1941 Baseball All-Star game was held at Briggs Stadium in Detroit where the...
1941 MLB All-Star Game - Radio Broadcast / The 1941 Baseball All-Star game was held at Briggs Stadium in Detroit where the American League sent 22 year old Bob Feller to the mound against Whit Wyatt, who had a 13-4 record for the Dodgers at the break. Two historic moments were taking place during the 1941 season. Ted Williams was batting .405 at the time of the all-star game and would end the season batting .406 . Additionally Joe Dimaggio was in the midst of his 56- game hitting streak. At the time of this game, his streak stood at 48 games.
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In this 1966 audio clip, baseball legend Bob Feller revisits one of the most significant...
Bob Feller on 1940 Opening Day - Radio Show / In this 1966 audio clip, baseball legend Bob Feller revisits one of the most significant moments in his career and in Major League Baseball history: his no-hitter on Opening Day, 1940. At the time of this broadcast, Feller had retired from playing but remained a towering figure in the sport, revered for his fast pitching and competitive spirit. Reflecting on an event that occurred 26 years earlier, Feller offers insights and memories from the game, providing listeners with a direct link to a different era of baseball. His Opening Day no-hitter remains one of the sport’s most celebrated achievements, not just for its rarity but also for being the first and only no-hitter thrown on Opening Day in MLB history. Feller's recounting of that day brings to life the tension, excitement, and ultimate triumph of one of baseball’s most memorable moments.
This clip serves as a bridge between generations, connecting fans of all ages to a pivotal point in baseball's rich history. As Feller walks through the events of that day, listeners gain not only a better understanding of his mindset and the game itself but also of the cultural and sporting context of the time. The year 1966 marked a period of transition and growth in baseball, making Feller's reflections an invaluable resource for understanding the evolution of the game. His detailed account sheds light on his approach to pitching, his feelings about the game, and the atmosphere of the sport during an era that set the stage for the modern game.
Jan 1, 1941
When Sporting News halted printing of the long running Sporting News Record Book in 1942, it replaced it with the
/ When Sporting News halted printing of the long running Sporting News Record Book in 1942, it replaced it with the Sporting News Guide in 1943, a companion publication to the Sporting News Register, which began publication in 1940.