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Feller, who died in 2010 at the age of 92, always denied being a racist, but his outspoken nature probably contributed to the tag. For instance, the flame-throwing pitcher was once asked by a reporter if he believed that Jackie Robinson would make it in the major leagues. His reply was no. "He's tied up in the shoulders and can't hit an inside pitch to save his neck," Feller said. "If he were a white man, I doubt if they would even consider him big league material, except perhaps as a bat boy."
Of course, Robinson went on to have a stellar career with the Brooklyn Dodgers from 1947 to 1956. In 1962, he was one of two greats that year elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. The other was Bob Feller.
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Who is Bob feller's wife?
Bob Feller's wife was named Anne Gilliland Feller. They were married from 1985 until Bob Feller's death in 2010.
When was Bob Feller Museum created?
Bob Feller Museum was created in 1995.
What is Bob Feller's birthday?
Bob Feller was born on November 3, 1918.
When was Bob Feller born?
Bob Feller was born on November 3, 1918.
What position did bob feller play?
Bob Feller was a starting pitcher for the cleveland indians
What year did bob feller die?
Bob Feller died on December 15, 2010.
What year did bob feller join the navy?
Bob Feller enlisted in the Navy on December 8, 1941.
How old was Bob Feller at death?
Bob Feller died on December 15, 2010 at the age of 92.
Hometown of Bob Feller?
Feller was raised in Van Meter, Iowa.
Is bob feller dead?
no!
When was Bob Feller Man of the Year Award created?
Bob Feller Man of the Year Award was created in 2010.
When and where did baseball player Bob Feller die?
Bob Feller died December 15, 2010, in Cleveland, OH, USA.
