Pneumonia is the latest health problem to hit Hall of Fame pitcher Bob Feller. He entered Cleveland Clinic last week.
Bob Feller at Indians spring training last March in Goodyear, Ariz.CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Hall of Famer Bob Feller is in Cleveland Clinic being treated for pneumonia, said Bob DiBiasio, Indians vice president of public relations.
Feller, 92, was admitted last week. The winningest pitcher in Indians history has had a series of health problems since being diagnosed with myeloid leukemia in August.
After receiving chemotherapy for the leukemia, Feller has had trouble with vertigo. In October, he had a pacemaker installed.
The pneumonia developed after Feller was diagnosed with thrush, an infection of the mucus membrane lining the mouth and throat. Feller, weakened because he couldn't eat much, became more susceptible to pneumonia.
DiBiasio said Feller is improving, but did not know when he'd be released.
Feller was elected to Cooperstown in 1962. He won 266 games with the Indians.