his life. 9. Bob Feller led the American League in wins 6 times and in strikeouts 7 times. His #19 of course is retired. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility 1962. 10 Bob Feller was the first President of the Players Association and one of the first players to suggest free agency for players. I am sending your blog address to my soon to be son in law who is a baseball fanatic. Has every play/player memorized since he was a toddler apparently. He did his Masters Thesis on "The Negro Leagues" (historical term, not mine) and how they helped pave the way for the civil rights movement. Very interesting! He will love your blog as do I.