Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth caused a stir when, pursuant to President Trump’s long overdue purge of content deemed to promote DEI, he absurdly flagged the name Enola Gay for removal, ...

Nelson is familiar with the humble beginnings at a farm in Van Meter and the decision to become the first professional athlete in the United States to enlist for military service in World War II after ...

Feller was known for his many colorful nicknames, including "the Heater from Van Meter", "Bullet Bob," and "Rapid Robert." That makes Nelson Feller's second cousin once removed.

Feller, who won 266 games in 18 seasons - all with the Indians - died at 9:15 p.m. on Wednesday night of acute leukemia at a hospice, said Bob DiBiasio, the Indians vice president of public relations.

Bob Feller, the legendary pitcher for the Cleveland Indians, interrupted a stunning career in the major leagues to enlist in the Navy at the start of World War II.

Fireballing 21-year-old Bob Feller, a World War II hero, started seven Opening Days, and in the 1940 game, he threw a no-hitter. More to the point about the former Indians.

Indian fans can take comfort, however, in their rich past. Fireballing 21-year-old Bob Feller, a World War II hero, started seven Opening Days, and in the 1940 game, he pitched a no-hitter.

But the really eye-popping offers came for the biggest names: three years at $120,000 per year for Cleveland's Feller; $100,000 for the Boston Red Sox's Williams, whose 1946 salary was $40,000 ...

Cleveland Indians pitchers Bob Feller and Satchel Paige talk in the dugout before a 1948 game. The team won the World Series that year, and its Black players had key roles. (AP Photo) ...

Bob Feller, with his 100 mph fastball, enlisted in the Navy the day after the attack. Hank Greenberg, a two-time American League MVP, re-enlisted in the Army the next day.