Topics:<\/b> Commitment; Humility; Regret; Sacrifice; Service<\/p>\n
References:<\/b> Philippians 2:5\u20138; 3:7\u20138<\/p>\n
Bob Feller, a pitcher for the Cleveland Indians, had already thrown a no-hitter and won 107 games in the major leagues when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor. Feller volunteered to fight for his country at the age of twenty-three. After the war Bob returned to pitching and had three no-hitters, twelve one-hitters, and won 266 games.<\/p>\n
But his years of military service cost Bob much of the fame he deserved. When baseball fans elected the All-Century Team in 1999, Bob and his 266 victories were ignored in favor of two other pitchers. Some suggest Feller may be the most underrated baseball player of all time.<\/p>\n
Feller was once asked if he regretted his wartime service. \u201cNo,\u201d he said, \u201cI\u2019ve made many mistakes in my life. That wasn\u2019t one of them.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u2014Based on John B. Holway, \u201cUnderrated: Bob Feller,\u201d American Heritage<\/i> (September 2001); bobfellermuseum.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Topics: Commitment; Humility; Regret; Sacrifice; Service References: Philippians 2:5\u20138; 3:7\u20138 Bob Feller, a pitcher for the Cleveland Indians, had already thrown a no-hitter and won 107 games in the major leagues when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor. Feller volunteered to fight for his country at the age of twenty-three. After the war Bob returned to … Continue reading “PITCHER
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