Bob Feller
Profile When coming up with a list of greatest athletes to come from Iowa, Bob Feller is always on that short list. Known as the "Heater from Van Meter", Feller was an instant smash in his first start striking out 15 batters. Later that season he struck out 17 batters in one game. After a successful rookie season, Feller returned home to Iowa and finished his senior year. Not college, but high school. Yes, he was a 17 rookie dominating the league. Feller has the 4th highest WAR* of any Iowan, but is still regarded as the best ever. Why? Well, besides the stat packing that Cap Anson had (27 seasons!), Feller gave up 4 prime years of his career to enlist in the Navy. This selfless act to protect our nation is another proud Iowan tradition**. Feller is one of 7 MLB HOFs born in Iowa (Anson, Clarke, Faber, Feller, Vance, Bancroft, and J.L. Wilkinson from Algona, founder of the Kansas City Monarchs). Ed B...