Bob Feller: Cleveland Indians Star Pitcher Vintage Advertisement 1947
The page from the 1948 Who's Who in the Major Leagues sports publication features a vintage advertisement for Bob Feller, a prominent pitcher for the Cleveland Indians. Titled "Cleveland Indians No. 1 Man 1947," the content highlights Feller's performance during the 1947 baseball season. Feller was noted for his competitive spirit, even engaging in winter bartering. In the previous season, he pitched in 20 games with an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.68, ranking second among pitchers. He also led the league with a significant number of innings pitched, totaling 299, and achieved 196 strikeouts, reflecting his dominance on the mound. The text notes that it was the first time since 1935 that he had fewer than 200 strikeouts in a season.