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It's a good day to remember Bob Feller's brilliance and his time in the U.S. Navy

A nickname can tell us plenty about a person.

Bob Feller had three: The Heat er from Van Meter, Bullet Bob and Rapid Robert.

Feller was known as a superstar pitcher for the Cleveland Indians with an unmatched fastball. But he was so much more than that.

And on this day, Dec. 9, his is a cool story to remember.

This is the date, in 1941, that Feller enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He had an exemption from service, but two days after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Feller signed up voluntarily.

He was a Chief Petty Officer on the USS Alabama during World War II.

While away, Feller missed four MLB seasons.

How good was he? Feller still led the league in strikeouts from 1939-46 despite mi

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