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"Mel Harder is one of the most dependable pitchers on the Cleveland staff. He is a right-hander, 6 feet tall, and weighs around 170 pounds. He was born in Beemer, Neb., October 15, 1909, and began his professional career with Omaha in the Western League in 1927. He was secured by Cleveland the following year. Mel was sent to New Orleans in 1929, but was recalled and has been with the Indians ever since. Last year he won 15 games and lost 17 for a club which finished 4th."
CAREER APPRAISAL: Hard-throwers were rare in Feller's day, but "Bullet Bob" showed everyone what a real power pitcher was supposed to look like. Despite missing three prime years to the military, the six-time 20-game winner donned seven K crowns.
Besides the Honus Wagner card, there are three other rare and valuable shortprints from the 1909 T206 Set, and the group makes up what is called "The Big Four".
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