The following play script is by David Hansen © 2012.
BOB FELLER
Time: July 1936
Enter a young CITIZEN wearing a ball cap and carrying a mitt.
VOICE OF THE LIVING NEWSPAPER
Hey little feller, where are you headed?
CITIZEN 9
League Park to see the Indians beat the tar out of St. Louis!
VOICE OF THE LIVING NEWSPAPER
Looks like you’re a real fan.
CITIZEN points to his ballcap.
CITIZEN 9
For real, sister. You see this “C” on my cap? That “C” stands for Cleveland and it’s a logo I can be proud of!
VOICE OF THE LIVING NEWSPAPER
(raising a hand)
And HOW! Seventeen year-old rookie right-hander Bob Feller pitches his first professional start, and whiffs 15 against the St. Louis Browns!
BOB FELLER
I knew I could win if my stuff was working.
CITIZEN 9
Gee, Bob, were you nervous about breaking Dizzy Dean’s strike-out record?
BOB FELLER
It wouldn’t have made any difference because I gave all I had. Now, excuse me, I have to get back to work.
VOICE OF THE LIVING NEWSPAPER
Back to work?
BOB FELLER
Yeah, between practices the rookies have to sell peanuts.
VOICE OF THE LIVING NEWSPAPER
You’re a great feller!
BOB FELLER
I’m Bob Feller!
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