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Cleveland Indians

The Major League Baseball team called the Cleveland Indians' history pre-dates the founding of the American League. Starting out as the Cleveland Spiders, they became the Naps and finally, in 1915, the Indians. Progressive Field, known as Jacobs Field from 1994 to 2007, is their home stadium. This category is for questions relating to the team, the players, the coaches, the managers, the Front Office personnel, team records, team history, team merchandise, and anything about the Cleveland Indians.

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What is the phone number for purchasing Cleveland Indians tickets?

The phone number for purchasing Cleveland Indians tickets can be easily found on the official website. The phone number for ordering tickets is 1-(888)-856-7835.

How fast did Bob Feller throw?

The best information I have came from a short film biography that stated in 1941 his fast ball speed was estimated by comparison with a speeding motorcycle going 86 mph. It was estimated he reached 104 mph. However, in 1946 radar guns were available. His fast ball was measured at 107.9 mph. Pretty fast. Claim is that his fast balls frequently measured over 100 mph during regular games. In a film biography of Bob Feller it is said in 1941 his fast ball was estimated at 104 mph. However, in 1946 when radar guns were available his fast ball was clocked at 107.9 mph. Pretty fast. He frequently exceeded 100 mph in regular games.

When is the next Cleveland Indians game?

The next Cleveland Indians game as of June 10, 2014's game is on June 11, 2014 and it will start at 2:10 PM.

What are the 10 longest home runs ever hit at Progressive Field and by whom?

On July 4, 1999 I saw Jim Thome hit a 511 foot home run to centerfield, traveling through a gate and onto Eagle Ave off of the Royals' Tom Wengert!

Who holds the record for the most stolen bases for the Cleveland Indians?

Luis Tiant struckout out 19 batters in a 10 inning game in 1968 against Minnesota for the all time team record. The record for a 9 inning game is held by Bob Feller who struckout 18 Detroit batters in 1938.

What team is the Triple A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians?

The Buffalo Bison of Buffalo, NY are the AAA affiliates of the Cleveland Indians. They are part of the International league and play in Dunn Tire Park stadium located in downtown Buffalo, NY.

What is the longest home opener in Cleveland Indian history?

16+ innings against the bluejays, game is not over, 4/5/12 this is also the most innings played in any opener in the major league

What is the value of a Monte Irwin signed baseball?

A Monte Irvin single signed baseball is worth about $40.-$60.

Value is based on average prices of recently closed auctions. Prices may vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the signature. Signatures that have not been properly authenticated could sell at half the market value or less. Add for inscriptions. In a recent auction a Monte Irvin single signed baseball sold for $60.95.

What kind of font do the Cleveland Indians use?

It is a font that that has no name. it was custom made for us. -Paul- It is a font that that has no name. it was custom made for us. -Paul-

What name did the Cleveland Indians use after 1995?

In 1915, the Cleveland Lake Shores changed their name to the Cleveland Indians. As of 2014, they are still the Cleveland Indians. There was no name change at any time in the 1990's.

What is the value of a baseball signed by Trot Nixon?

Trot Nixon single signed baseball

A Trot Nixon single signed baseball is worth between $20.-$30.

Value is based on average prices of recently closed auctions. Prices may vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the baseball. Signatures that have not been properly authenticated could sell at half the market value or less. Add for inscriptions.

Who was Indian's third baseman in the thirties?

Starting third basemen for the Cleveland Indians in the 1930s:

1930: Joe Sewell

1931-1934: Willie Kamm

1935-1937: Odell Hale

1938-1939: Ken Keltner

Who was the first Cleveland Indians ballplayer to hit for the cycle?

The first player in the Cleveland franchise to hit for the cycle is Bill Bradley, he accomplished the feat on August 24, 1903 however the first player to hit for the cycle while Cleveland was known as the Cleveland Indians was Earl Averill, he accomplished the feat on August 8, 1933. There were five other Cleveland Indians that accomplished the feat of hitting for the cycle which would include Odell Hale, Larry Doby, Tony Horton, Andre Thornton and Travis Hafner.

How many left handed batters do the Cleveland Indians have?

As of the 2014 season, the Cleveland Indians have 8 left handed batters.

When did Grady Sizemore steal home?

Grady Sizemore stole home on August, 26, 2005 in a game against the Toronto Blue Jays that was being held in the Rogers Centre while he was a member of the Cleveland Indians. Grady Sizemore stole home in the top of the first inning while Travis Hafner had a 2-strike count and while the Toronto Blue Jays had Dustin McGowan as their Starting Pitcher on the pitching mound. Sizemore's stolen base was the first time that an Indians player had stolen home since Omar Vizquel last did it on May 27, 2003 in Detroit.

Was Satchel Paige married?

Yes, Paige was married twice. In 1934, he married Janet Howard. They were divorced in 1943. In 1947, he married Lahoma Brown. They had eight children together, because he couldn't keep her off him.

How much does CC Sabathia weigh?

C.C. signed a 7 year, $161 million contract with the Yankees prior to the 2009 season. In the 2011 season, he is scheduled to earn $23 million.

He has an opt-out clause in his contract which will make him a free agent after the 2011 season if he chooses to exercise it. If he chooses not to become a free agent, he will make $92 million between 2012-2015.