Bob Feller is a former professional baseball pitcher who played his full 18-season Major League Baseball career for the Cleveland Indians. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962. Feller is the Cleveland Indians' all-time career leader in victories.http://blog.cleveland.com/sports/2008/02/paul_hoynes_names_his_best_cle.html

In early December 2010, Feller, at the age of 92, was transferred from the Cleveland Clinic to hospice care in the Cleveland, Ohio, area. Feller was hospitalized for pneumonia following several months of declining health. In August 2010, Feller was diagnosed with leukemia and subsequent chemotherapy required Feller to be implanted with a pacemaker. During the fall of 2010, Feller also dealt with bouts of vertigo and thrush.http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504763_162-20025182-10391704.html

At the age of 16, Feller was secretly signed by the Cleveland Indians.http://www.cmgww.com/baseball/feller/fastfacts.htm He debuted in 1936 at the age of 17 and tallied five losses in 14 starts that season. Feller went on to lead the American League in wins six seasons, 1939, 1930, 1941, 1946, 1947 and 1951. In 1940, Feller also led in many other statistical categories including his earned-runs average, at 2.61, games played, at 43, games started, at 37, innings pitched, at 296.2, and shutouts, at four.http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/f/fellebo01.shtml

His baseball career was interrupted in 1942 when he enlisted in the U.S. Navy during World War II. While Feller missed nearly four seasons, he returned as a decorated veteran with five campaign ribbons and eight battle stars.http://baseballhall.org/hof/feller-bob Speaking out the choice to leave professional baseball for the military, Feller later said it was the "best decision in life."http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504763_162-20025182-10391704.html Feller resumed play with the Cleveland Indians late in the 1945 season and followed up with another career year in 1946. That season, Feller had a league-leading 26 wins, 48 games, 42 starts and 10 shutouts, among other accomplishments. He continued to play with the Indians through the 1956 season before retiring. At the time, Feller left with career statistics of 266 wins, 162 losses, a 3.25 earned-runs average and .621 win-loss percentage in 570 games played.http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/f/fellebo01.shtml