Oral History Interview with Robert Feller, November 17, 2009
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The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Robert Feller. Former Major League baseball player Feller heard of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor as he was traveling to Chicago to sign his 1942 contract with the Cleveland Indians. Upon arriving in Chicago he made a personal call to his friend Gene Tunney. Tunney flew to Chicago and was present when Feller was sworn into the Navy on 9 December 1941. He underwent boot training at Norfolk, Virginia. He was then assigned…
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Date:
November 17, 2009
Creator:
Feller, Robert W.
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Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation