Bob Feller passed away Wednesday at the age of 92. He spent more than half of his life as a member

of the Baseball Hall of Fame, having been elected in 1962.

Today, Hall of Famers paused to reflect on the life of an American original.

"Bob was just a regular, solid person. He was the same guy, all the time. He gave his opinions and he said what he thought. He didn't hedge around anything. He was one of the top pitchers I saw in my time. He was timed at 100 miles per hour and he had a real good curve ball. You had to always be alert with him. He was a real competitor."  - Bobby Doerr, HOF Class of 1986 and the oldest living Hall of Fame player 

"I really enjoyed Bob's company, and hearing his stories about history - from baseball to war and everything else, from out of the cornfields to the major leagues. He did so much for baseball and had so many great stories, particularly about barnstorming and his memories of players like Cool Papa Bell and Satchel Paige. I was very fond of Bob. I traveled to his Museum in Van Meter to support his Museum. I consider Bob a great American."  - Gaylord Perry, HOF Class of 1991 

"The passing of Bob Feller is a great loss for the game of baseball. Clearly Bob was one of the greatest pitchers in history and anyone who knew him understood that he was one of the game's great personalities as well. That said, baseball didn't define Bob. His service to our country is something that he was very proud of and something we are all grateful for. Bob lived an incredible life, and he will be missed." - Cal Ripken, HOF Class of 2007 

"I am deeply sorry to hear of the passing of Bob Feller. He was baseball's top power pitcher of the 1940's and 1950's and was a source of inspiration for all Americans for his service during World War II. He was a true Hall of Famer." - Nolan Ryan, HOF Class of 1999 

"Bob was truly a great American and a great ambassador for the game of baseball." - Dennis Eckersley, HOF Class of 2004