RIP Bob Feller
illinifan912
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a true legend sad to see him goBob Feller RIP
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RIP
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<< <i>Rapid Robert was a friend to autograph collectors for years
RIP >>
i think one of my first introductions to the world of card shows included an appearance by Mr. Feller for autographs.....i asked my partner if he wanted me to go get a couple baseballs signed to add to his inventory and he politely declined, as he already possessed a few with a comparatively low asking price.
when i inquired about his pricing strategy, he asked me "Do you know the only thing more rare than a baseball signed by Bob Feller?"
"No."
"A baseball which is NOT signed by Bob Feller."
R.I.P. Mr. Feller
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<< <i>Rapid Robert was a friend to autograph collectors for years
RIP >>
i think one of my first introductions to the world of card shows included an appearance by Mr. Feller for autographs.....i asked my partner if he wanted me to go get a couple baseballs signed to add to his inventory and he politely declined, as he already possessed a few with a comparatively low asking price.
when i inquired about his pricing strategy, he asked me "Do you know the only thing more rare than a baseball signed by Bob Feller?"
"No."
"A baseball which is NOT signed by Bob Feller."
I too have heard the same joke, however I think that every ball that he signed for a fan also came with a story of how nice he was, how he was glad to pose for a picture or tell a story from his playing days.
I first got Feller back in the early 1980s at a show at the old Statler Hilton Hotel in NYC, autographs were about $5.00 or less. He shook my hand, asked my favorite team and made me feel like someone special. It left a lasting impression on me.
Every time I look at that Feller ball, it brings a smile and means more to me than my Joe DiMaggio ball for I paid $200.00 and Joe D didn't look up and acknowledge you were there.
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I salute this true hero and amazing pitcher! Was the first MLB player to sign up for military service after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. He lost three years of playing. I wonder what his number would have been like if he had not inlisted.
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sad to hear the news
RIP Bobby!
RIP
collecting RAW Topps baseball cards 1952 Highs to 1972. looking for collector grade (somewhere between psa 4-7 condition). let me know what you have, I'll take it, I want to finish sets, I must have something you can use for trade.
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Bob Feller RIP
My 91 yr old grandfather and mother are from Cleveland and lived there until 1958. They saw Bob Feller pitch several times in person and once against the Yankees in which it was Feller against Ford. Even though I'm in my early 40's I have lots of memories of Feller from hearing my grandfather's stories about him. During the 70's when I would watch baseball with my grandfather, I was always told that none of today's pitchers were as good as Feller was. I'm sure there are a few that compare, but he was one of a kind for sure.
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RIP Mr. Feller
17 Year old Bobby Feller pitching!
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
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<< <i>I am proud to be a fellow Iowan as Bob was. Not just as ball player but as an american and a human being. RIP. >>
I have never been to the museum of his west of Des Moines, but go by the exit a lot on I-80 when traveling back to Nebraska. Is it worth the jaunt off the interstate? Sometime I will make this trip.
RIP Bob.
My son and Mr. Feller -- Cooperstown 2007
Thank you for your service, thank you for the stories, thank you for your time spent with the fans and thank you for the memories ~ Rest in Peace
I guess the question now is, who now is the longest tenured living HOFer? Yogi?
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You misunderstood my question. I'm not talking about the oldest living HOFer; I'm talking about the longest tenured living HOFer. That is, of all the the living HOFers, who went into the HOF the earliest? Stan Musial was inducted in 1969; Mr. Doerr was inducted in 1986, so he's not even close.
D's: 50P,49S,45D+S,43D,41S,40D,39D+S,38D+S,37D+S,36S,35D+S,all 16-34's
Q's: 52S,47S,46S,40S,39S,38S,37D+S,36D+S,35D,34D,32D+S
74T: 241,435,610,654 97 Finest silver: 115,135,139,145,310
73T:31,55,61,62,63,64,65,66,67,68,80,152,165,189,213,235,237,257,341,344,377,379,390,422,433,453,480,497,545,554,563,580,606,613,630
95 Ultra GM Sets: Golden Prospects,HR Kings,On-Base Leaders,Power Plus,RBI Kings,Rising Stars
A true soldier. RIP.