Bob Feller passed away over the weekend at the age of 92. He won 266 games for Cleveland in a career that spanned from 1936-1956. Feller enlisted and served in World War II for 4 years in the prime of his career, so his stats are a bit misleading. He'd have been a shoo-in for 300 wins.
Feller was the dominant power pitcher of his era, leading the American League in strikeouts 7 times and throwing 3 no-hitters. His 18 strikeouts in a game stood as the record until Nolan Ryan surpassed it in 1974.
Feller was part of the starting rotation for Cleveland's last World Championship team in 1948, though he lost both of his starts.
"Rapid Robert" was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1962.
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