What Happened on August 23, 1936

Historical Events

Baseball Record

17-year-old Cleveland Indians future Baseball HOF pitcher Bob Feller's first MLB game as a starter; strikes out 15 St Louis Browns in 4-1 win at League Park, Cleveland

Baseball Hall of Fame Pitcher Bob Feller

Famous Birthdays

Henry Lee Lucas, American drifter and serial killer, born in Blacksburg, Virginia (d. 2001)
Rudy Lewis, American pop vocalist (The Drifters - "Up On The Roof"; "On Broadway"), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (d. 1964)

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