Bob Feller Museum - Van Meter, Iowa
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The Bob Feller Museum is located at 310 Mill Street, Van Meter IA. Bob Feller was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962. His 18-year career was interrupted by a 4-years of service in the United States Navy during World War II.
Waymark Code: WM193MT
Location: Iowa, United States
Date Posted: 11/19/2023
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The Place:
The Bob Feller Museum is a baseball museum located in Van Meter, Iowa. The Bob Feller Museum was founded in 1997 and to honor Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Bob Feller of the Cleveland Indians. The Bob Feller Museum is located in Feller's home town.
After successful fundraising efforts, the Bob Feller Museum opened in Van Meter, Iowa, on June 10, 1995 with a crowd of 800 in attendance.
The museum contained Feller memorabilia and items from his own collection.
The Person:
Bob Feller was born on November 3, 1918 in Van Meter, Iowa. From this small town “Rapid Robert” pitched his way into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. His 18-year career was interrupted by a 4-years of service in the United States Navy during World War II. Bob Feller bypassed the minor leagues joining the Cleveland in 1936 at the age of 17. During his Hall of Fame Career he pitched in 3,827 innings during 570-games. He posted a career record of 266 wins and 162 loses with 279 compete game, and 44-shutouts. Bob Feller was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962.
Year it was dedicated: 1997
Location of Coordinates: Entrance to the Museum
Related Web address (if available): [Web Link]
Type of place/structure you are waymarking: building
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