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Country Boy's Dream Come True
A biography of Bob Feller from Iowa who rose from farm beginnings to major league baseball with the Cleveland Indians. The article recounts his early training, record speeds, mentor father William Andrew Feller, and his rapid ascent including a standout 1934 season, World Series experiences, and praise from peers. It frames Feller as a model of American grit and youthful aspiration in baseball history.
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Giants
Cardinals
Yankees
Mel Ott
A! Simmons
Feller
Ruth
Babe Ruth
Horatio Alger
America
Babe
Bob Feller
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Philadelphia Athletics
Dizzy Dean
Iowa
Bob Feiler
Ced
Walter Johnson
Johnson
Wally Schang
Cleveland
Eddie Plank
Chief Bender
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Bill Kiem
Feiler
New York Giants
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Klein
Tye
William Andrew Feller
Bob
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Mr. Peller
Dad Feller
Mr. Feller
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van Meter High School
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Cyril C. Slapnicka
Iowa Cornfelds
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Ergy
Potperty
Indians
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Great Lakes
Breiz
St. Louis Cardinals
Tawa
Boy
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