Cleveland Indians
SPORTS FRANCHISE
Founded 1894 as the minor league Grand Rapids Rustlers. Relocated to Cleveland in 1900. Charter member of the American League in 1901, when that circuit declared itself a major league. Played as the Cleveland Bluebirds in 1901 and 02, the Cleveland Naps (honoring Nap Lajoie) from 1903 to 1911, the Cleveland Molly McGuires from 1912 to 1914, and the Cleveland Indians since 1915.
American League champions in 1920, 1948, 1954, 1995, 1997, and 2016. World Series winners in 1920 and 1948.
Official Website:
http://cleveland.indians.mlb.com/
Location:
Cleveland, OH
| Name | Occupation | Birth | Death | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Acta | Baseball | 11-Jan-1969 | Manager, Cleveland Indians | |
| Joe Adcock | Baseball | 30-Oct-1927 | 3-May-1999 | Milwaukee Braves First Baseman |
| Roberto Alomar | Baseball | 5-Feb-1968 | Hall of Fame second baseman | |
| Brady Anderson | Baseball | 18-Jan-1964 | Ex-Baltimore Orioles hitter | |
| Alan Ashby | Baseball | 8-Jul-1951 | Former catcher, Houston Astros | |
| Mike Bacsik | Baseball | 11-Nov-1977 | Pitched 756th to Barry Bonds | |
| Buddy Bell | Baseball | 27-Aug-1951 | Manager, Kansas City Royals, 2005-07 | |
| Bud Black | Baseball | 30-Jun-1957 | Manager, San Diego Padres | |
| Bert Blyleven | Baseball | 6-Apr-1951 | MLB pitcher, 3701 strikeouts | |
| Bobby Bonds | Baseball | 15-Mar-1946 | 23-Aug-2003 | Father of Barry Bonds |
| Lou Boudreau | Baseball | 17-Jul-1917 | 10-Aug-2001 | MLB Shortstop, Hall of Famer |
| Steve Carlton | Baseball | 22-Dec-1944 | Winner of four Cy Young Awards | |
| Joe Carter | Baseball | 7-Mar-1960 | Toronto Blue Jays | |
| Ray Chapman | Baseball | 15-Jan-1891 | 17-Aug-1920 | Fatally hit by pitch |
| Rocky Colavito | Baseball | 10-Aug-1933 | Denies having cursed Cleveland | |
| Coco Crisp | Baseball | 1-Nov-1979 | Oakland A's center fielder | |
| Johnny Damon | Baseball | 5-Nov-1973 | "Caveman" outfielder | |
| Alvin Dark | Baseball | 7-Jan-1922 | 13-Nov-2014 | MLB Shortstop and Manager |
| Larry Doby | Baseball | 13-Dec-1923 | 18-Jun-2003 | First African-American in AL |
| Dennis Eckersley | Baseball | 3-Oct-1954 | Hall of Famer, renowned pitcher | |
| Bob Feller | Baseball | 3-Nov-1918 | 15-Dec-2010 | Pitched three no-hitters for Cleveland |
| Cecil Fielder | Baseball | 21-Sep-1963 | Hit 51 home runs in 1990 | |
| Terry Francona | Baseball | 22-Apr-1959 | Manager, Cleveland Indians | |
| Jason Giambi | Baseball | 8-Jan-1971 | Big-league slugger who admitted using steroids | |
| Dwight Gooden | Baseball | 16-Nov-1964 | Pitcher, New York Mets | |
| Travis Hafner | Baseball | 3-Jun-1977 | Cleveland Indians | |
| Keith Hernandez | Baseball | 20-Oct-1953 | Mets first baseman | |
| Orel Hershiser | Baseball | 16-Sep-1958 | Bulldog | |
| Shoeless Joe Jackson | Baseball | 16-Jul-1889 | 5-Dec-1951 | Say it ain't so, Joe |
| Tommy John | Baseball | 22-May-1943 | MLB pitcher, received pioneering surgery | |
| Walter Johnson | Baseball | 6-Nov-1887 | 10-Dec-1946 | American League MVP in 1913 and 1924 |
| David Justice | Baseball | 14-Apr-1966 | Outfielder, ex-husband of Halle Berry | |
| Ralph Kiner | Baseball | 27-Oct-1922 | 6-Feb-2014 | Hit 54 home runs in 1947 |
| Mark Langston | Baseball | 20-Aug-1960 | MLB pitcher, 2464 strikeouts | |
| Cliff Lee | Baseball | 30-Aug-1978 | Left-handed pitcher, Philadelphia Phillies | |
| Bob Lemon | Baseball | 22-Sep-1920 | 11-Jan-2000 | Cleveland Indians Pitcher, MLB Manager |
| Kenny Lofton | Baseball | 31-May-1967 | Cleveland Indians | |
| Al Lopez | Baseball | 20-Aug-1908 | 30-Oct-2005 | Catcher, manager, MLB Hall-of-Famer |
| Charlie Manuel | Baseball | 4-Jan-1944 | Manager, Philadelphia Phillies | |
| Roger Maris | Baseball | 10-Sep-1934 | 14-Dec-1985 | Broke Babe Ruth's home run record |
| Billy Martin | Baseball | 16-May-1928 | 25-Dec-1989 | NY Yankees manager, fired 5 times |
| Minnie Minoso | Baseball | 29-Nov-1922 | 1-Mar-2015 | The Cuban Comet |
| Eddie Murray | Baseball | 24-Feb-1956 | Eight-time All-Star Hall of Famer | |
| Don Newcombe | Baseball | 14-Jun-1926 | First African-American pitcher in MLB | |
| Satchel Paige | Baseball | 7-Jul-1906 | 8-Jun-1982 | Negro Leagues, Cleveland Indians pitcher |
| Gaylord Perry | Baseball | 15-Sep-1938 | Me and the Spitter | |
| Jimmy Piersall | Baseball | 14-Nov-1929 | Crazy center fielder | |
| Lou Piniella | Baseball | 28-Aug-1943 | Manager, Chicago Cubs | |
| Boog Powell | Baseball | 17-Aug-1941 | Baltimore Orioles | |
| Manny Ramirez | Baseball | 30-May-1972 | 12-time All-Star outfielder | |
| Sam Rice | Baseball | 20-Feb-1890 | 13-Oct-1974 | Washington Senators Hall-of-Famer |
| Frank Robinson | Baseball | 31-Aug-1935 | MVP for both AL and NL | |
| John Rocker | Baseball | 17-Oct-1974 | MLB player, suspended for racist remarks | |
| Grady Sizemore | Baseball | 2-Aug-1982 | Centerfield, Cleveland Indians | |
| Tris Speaker | Baseball | 4-Apr-1888 | 8-Dec-1958 | Exceptional centerfielder |
| Jim Thome | Baseball | 27-Aug-1970 | Baltimore Orioles designated hitter | |
| Johnny Vander Meer | Baseball | 2-Nov-1914 | 6-Oct-1997 | Pitched two consecutive no-hitters |
| Bill Veeck | Baseball | 9-Feb-1914 | 2-Jan-1986 | Chicago White Sox owner |
| Ron Washington | Baseball | 29-Apr-1952 | Former Manager, Texas Rangers | |
| Eric Wedge | Baseball | 27-Jan-1968 | Seattle Mariners manager | |
| Hoyt Wilhelm | Baseball | 26-Jul-1923 | 23-Aug-2002 | Knuckleball relief pitcher |
| Dave Winfield | Baseball | 3-Oct-1951 | Twelve-time All Star | |
| Early Wynn | Baseball | 6-Jan-1920 | 4-Apr-1999 | MLB Hall of Famer |
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