Bob Feller fans 11 White Sox in gaining his 12th win of the year, 7 – 3
Bob Feller fans 11 White Sox in gaining his 12th win of the year, 7 – 3. The Tribe now lead the American League by 2 1/2 games.
Cleveland Indians players petitions owner Alva Bradley to fire Oscar Vitt as the team’s manager
On June 16, 1940, a disgruntled group of Cleveland Indians players petitions owner Alva Bradley to fire Oscar Vitt as the team’s manager. Bradley turns down the players’ request, but eventually watches the team lose its hold on first place during the final weeks of the regular season. Vett will never manage again…
In Boston‚ the Red Sox chase Bob Feller‚ 9 – 2‚ on homers by Ted Williams and Joe Cronin
On June 11, 1940 In Boston‚ the Red Sox chase Bob Feller‚ 9 – 2‚ on homers by Ted Williams and Joe Cronin. Williams adds a triple‚ while Lou Finney has four hits including a pair of doubles. During the game‚ Tribe manager Oscar Vitt openly criticizes Feller‚ saying “Look at him. He’s supposed to be my ace. How am I supposed to win a pennant with…
Bob Feller hurls first and only opening day no hitter
On April 16, 1940, Bob Feller of the Cleveland Indians hurls the first and only Opening Day no-hitter in major league history. Feller outduels Edgar Smith of the Chicago White Sox in winning a 1-0 decision at Comiskey Park. During one at-bat, White Sox star Luke Appling fouls off 15 straight pitches, but fails to get a hit.
Bob Feller becomes the youngest modern-era player to win 20 games
Bob Feller, with his 12-1 victory over the Browns in St. Louis, becomes the youngest modern-era player to win 20 games. The 20 year-old Indians’ fireballer finishes the season 24-9 while posting a 2.85 ERA.
Bob Fellers steals the show at 1939 All Star Game
With another Yankee-dominated lineup, the American League defeats the National League, 3 – 1, in the seventh All-Star Game, at Yankee Stadium. Cincinnati OF Ival Goodman fractures his shoulder diving for a ball.
Cleveland’s Ben Chapman ties the modern major-league record with three triples, as Bob Feller notches his 13th victory, 4 – 2.
On July 3, 1939 At Briggs Stadium, Cleveland’s Ben Chapman ties the modern major-league record with three triples, as Bob Feller notches his 13th victory, 4 – 2 over host Tigers. The Cleveland center fielder’s trio of three-baggers will account for a third of his total for the season.The next American Leaguer with 3 triples…
On Feller Day – Bob Feller mother is hit by a foul tip thrown by her son
During the Indians’ 9-4 victory over Chicago at Comiskey Park, a woman, sitting in the stands near the visitor’s dugout, is injured when Marvin Owen’s foul ball strikes her just above the right eye. The Indians’ starting pitcher, her 20 year-old son Bob, threw the pitch that resulted in Mrs. Feller needing seven stitches on Mother’s Day.
Indians’ fireballer Bob Feller fans eighteen Tigers, establishing a modern major league record for strikeouts in a game. ‘Rapid Robert’ loses the Cleveland Stadium contest, 4-1.
Indians’ fireballer Bob Feller fans eighteen Tigers, establishing a modern major league record for strikeouts in a game. ‘Rapid Robert’ loses the Cleveland Stadium contest, 4-1.
Jimmie Foxx belts the 400th homer of his career
On June 27, 1938, future Hall of Fame slugger Jimmie Foxx belts the 400th homer of his career, off Bob Feller in the 5th inning in a 7-3 loss vs Cleveland. He joined an exclusive list that at that time included only Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig.
