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Bob Lemon Cleveland Indians Autographed Baseball

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Bob Lemon Cleveland Indians Autographed Baseball
After Bob Lemon's first full season in the major leagues in 1946, the Indians' manager Lou Boudreau switched him to pitcher. In 1948, Lemon who had at first resisted the change threw a no-hitter against the Detroit Tigers and was named to the American League * All-Star team. A right-hander, Lemon became part of one of the most potent pitching staffs in history, alongside * Bob Feller, Mike Garcia, and Early Wynn. He was named to seven All-Star teams in nine years, and he led the league in victories three times, in complete games five times, and in innings pitched * four times. In 13 seasons, Bob Lemon compiled a record of 207-128 and an earned-run average of 3.23. He was a 7x All-Star, a two time World Series Champion (as a player and coach), and was a 3x AL TSN Pitcher of the Year. A great all-around player, Lemon * also hit 37 home runs, ranking second (behind Wes Ferrell) on the all-time list for pitchers. He finished his playing career in the minor league in San Diego, and went on to work as a scout and a manager for the Kansas City Royals and the Chicago White Sox. * He was voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1976. The ball is in very good condition, with surface wear throughout and Bob signed it in blue pen. * * * *