Sad news that Hall of Fame pitcher Bob Feller has been moved from the hospital to hospice care for the terminally ill.
The 92 year old Feller has been battling Leukemia, and was recently admitted to the hospital due to a bout with pneumonia. Most recent hospitalization reportedly brought on a case of thrush which attacks the mucus membrane of the tongue and mouth, which limited his ability to eat and maintain his strength.
Feller then went on to pitch 18 seasons for the Tribe, posting a 266-162 record to set the franchise record for wins. The right-hander led the American League in strikeouts seven times, was named to eight All-Star teams and missed three years of his prime while serving in World War II.
“Rapid Robert” fashioned three no-hitters, including the lone Opening Day no-hitter in baseball history. Beyond victories, he is Cleveland’s all-time leader in innings (3,827), strikeouts (2,581), complete games (279) and starts (484).
Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1962, Feller represents the longest-tenured living member of baseball’s elite class. Cleveland retired his No. 19 in 1957.
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