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Bob Feller Statue

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Gary Ross

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Ohio Outdoor Sculpture Inventory

Description:

Legendary pitcher, Bob Feller, in the midst of his distinct wind up, standing outside Progressive Field. Feller stands precariously on his right leg. His right arm bears the ball, palm up and stretched behind his back. The left side of his body floats in space in front of him, tingling... Read more

Legendary pitcher, Bob Feller, in the midst of his distinct wind up, standing outside Progressive Field. Feller stands precariously on his right leg. His right arm bears the ball, palm up and stretched behind his back. The left side of his body floats in space in front of him, tingling with an energy from the pitch that is screaming to whip through the park. Feller's foot stands on a raised part of the pedestal that acts like an eternal pitcher's mound. The anticipation and the excited energy that this statue's posing bring to the viewer are indescribable. It's as if a sprinkle of dust, or a tap with a chisel would set Feller into motion and have him rip one last pitch through the city. Emblazoned on the pedestal is a remembrance of the man Feller was and his importance to the city.

Bob Feller was an Iowa native who skipped the Minor Leagues and jumped directly from his High School to the Cleveland Indians at the age of 17. He still had to finish a year in school while pitching for the Indians. Feller threw every pitch of his career (including the second fastest ever recorded-- 107.9 mph!) in his #19 Indians jersey. He was also instrumental in defeating the Atlanta Braves in the 1948 World Series to bring the Cleveland Indians their first title since 1920, and still their last as of 2017. In addition to smashing long-standing records as a player, Feller continued in front office capacities after his retirement, totaling 70+ years working with the Cleveland Indians.

Dates

Made: 1994

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Info about this place
Wheelchair Accessible
ADA Accessible
Categories
Sculpture
Address:

East 9th Street and Eagle Avenue
Cleveland , OH 44115
Cuyahoga County

Materials

Bronze

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