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Bob Feller, the legendary Cleveland Indians fireballer, was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962. He was elected in his first year of eligibility and made history by becoming the first player alongside Jackie Robinson to gain induction on their very first try.
Hall of Fame Career Highlights:
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- Teams: Played his entire 18-year career with the Cleveland Indians (1936โ1941, 1945โ1956).
- Record: 266โ162 with a 3.25 ERA and 2,581 strikeouts.
- Strikeout King: Led the American League in strikeouts 7 times and shutouts 4 times.
- No-Hitters: Threw 3 no-hitters and 12 one-hitters in his career.
- Military Service: Missed nearly four full seasons (1942โ1945) at the prime of his career to serve in the United States Navy during World War II.
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