[one_fourth]17 Year-Old Bob Feller Strikes Out 15 Batters in His First Major League Start Bob Feller grew up on a farm in Van Meter, Iowa. Cleveland Indians chief scout Cyril "Cy" Slapnicka earned his keep when he signed Feller after his junior year in high school. Feller's signing bonus was $1.00. (Yes, that's right, one U.S. dollar) To sweeten the deal the Indians … [Read more...] about Bob Feller MLB Debut 15Ks – August 23, 1936