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Danny Kestranek paints the foul line before the Cleveland Indians play the Chicago White Sox in an opening day baseball game, Friday, April 1, 2011, in Cleveland. Tony Dejak, Associated Press
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Former Cleveland Indians manager Mike Hargrove and his wife Sharon follow along during a memorial service Hall of Fame pitcher Bob Feller at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Cleveland, Thursday, March 31, 2011. Feller was remembered as a civic treasure on Akron Beacon Journal, Phil Masturzo) ** MANDATORY CREDIT **, Associated Press
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A poster of legendary Cleveland Indians pitcher Bob Feller and the American flag rest on the alter at St. Paul's Episcopal on Thursday, March 31, 2011 in Cleveland. Feller, who died on Dec. 15, was honored during a 75-minute ceremony. The Plane Dealer, Chuck Crow) ** NO MAGS, NO TV, ONLINE OUT, MANDATORY CREDIT **, Associated Press
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Anne Feller, center, wife of Hall of Fame baseball pitcher Bob Feller, attends a memorial service at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Cleveland, Thursday, March 31, 2011. Feller was remembered as a civic treasure on the eve of opening day. Feller, who died Akron Beacon Journal, Phil Masturzo) ** MANDATORY CREDIT **, Associated Press
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CLEVELAND — Before beginning their first season without Bob Feller in 75 years, the Cleveland Indians saluted the late Hall of Famer.

Feller died on Dec. 15 of acute leukemia. The Indians paid tribute to the greatest player in their history with a stirring tribute before Friday's home opener against the Chicago White Sox.

Each of the Indians players wore Feller's No. 19 jersey during pregame introductions. A video tribute was shown on the scoreboard chronicling Feller's remarkable life and his widow, Anne, gently placed a baseball on the mound to honor her husband, who spent his entire 18-year career with Cleveland.

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The Indians are wearing commemorative patches on their jersey sleeves with Feller's retired number and a silhouette of him in the middle of his high-kicking windup.

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