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Cleveland has lost a legend.

According to a Cleveland Indians spokesperson, Hall of Fame pitcher Bob Feller died Wednesday night.

The former Cleveland Indians has been in hospice care here in Cleveland since December 1st. The 92-year-old has been battling various health issues since the summer. He was diagnosed leukemia back in August, then got pneumonia.

Nicknamed the “Heater from Van Meter”, Feller helped the Indians win a World Series in 1948.

Cleveland Indians Owner Larry Dolan issued the following statement: 

“Bob Feller is gone. We cannot be surprised.  Yet, it seems improbable. Bob has been such an integral part of our fabric, so much more than an ex-ballplayer, so much more than any Cleveland Indians player. He is Cleveland, Ohio.  His statue at Progressive Field is an icon. No more, no less than Moses Cleveland in Public Square.

To say he will be missed is such an understatement. In fact, more to the point, he will not be missed because he will always be with us.   Since 1936 he has been with us. For 75 years he has been a contributing citizen, a model for all athletes, and friend of thousands. As so it shall be in the larger sense, Bob will be with us always. Not at Opening Day, not at Fantasy Camp, not in the Press Box, but in our hearts.

We in Cleveland have been blessed to have had him with us these many years. We will never let his memory pass.”

–Larry Dolan

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article courtesy of 19Actionnews.com

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