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Indians, HOF standout Bob Feller dies
Greatest Indian and one of greatest pitchers, Feller helped change dynamic of the business side of the game
by WKSU's AMANDA RABINOWITZ


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Amanda Rabinowitz
 
Cleveland Indians pitcher Bob Feller debuted as a 17-year old Iowa farm kid with a body made for pitching and a mind made for business.
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Indians Hall of Fame pitcher Bob Feller has died at age 92. The Cleveland legend is often considered to be baseball’s first modern player, triggering the shift of power from owners to players. Yet until his death, the pitcher remained loyal to the only team he ever played for: The Indians. WKSU’s Amanda Rabinowitz has this report.

Profile of Bob Feller

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Short read on Bob Feller

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John Sickels authored a biography on Bob Feller

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Indians announcer Tom Hamilton talks about Bob Feller

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Plain Dealer sports columnist Terry Pluto talks about Bob Feller

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Indians spokesman Bob DiBiaso talks about Bob Feller

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