Bob Feller at Beach photograph

Date1938 February 22

DescriptionA black-and-white photograph of Bob Feller running out of the ocean at a beach while wearing a swimsuit. There is a caption on the back that states, "CLEVELAND'S BIG FELLER READY TO PITCH, Bob Feller, 19, pitching phenom of Cleveland's Indian baseball team, is all signed up and down South for spring training, expecting his biggest year in the majors. His sore arm of last season apparently fully healed, Feller is pictured at Delray Beach, Fla., condition himself to mow the opposition with his fastball. Photo shows: Bob Feller taking a workout on the beach. 2/22/38." There is a piece of newspaper pasted to the bottom-left corner that obscures part of the picture.

Object numberBL-1994-08857

Subject Feller, Bob, 1918-2010

Attributes

Classificationsphotographic materials

Collection NumberBA PHT 012 Hall of Famers photographic materials

Dimensions5.25 x 7.25 in.

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