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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.
289 Questions
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.
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.
Wally Westlake played in 50 games at left field for the Cleveland Indians in 1954, starting in 44 of them. He played for a total of 1215 outs, equivalent to 45 9-inning games.
He made 91 putouts, had no assists, and committed 3 errors, equivalent to .067 errors per 9-inning game. He had no double plays.
What does the Indians logo in Cleveland stand for?
The Indians logo in Cleveland stands for their baseball team. The logo itself is called Chief Wahoo. Following the 1914 season, after a request from the club owner, the new name the Indians was choosen by the media.
When did Terry Francona play for the Cleveland Indians?
Terry Francona played 62 games for the Cleveland Indians during 1988, his first and only season with the team.
Who was the first person to hit 50 home runs in a season?
In MLB, that was Babe Ruth who hit 54 home runs in 1920.
Why do people make reference to Buffalo when talking about the Cleveland Indians?
The Buffalo Bisons of the International League are the Triple-A minor league team of the Indians and have been since 1995. Most players that are called up from the minor leagues to the Indians were playing in Buffalo at the time they were called up.
Who are the players of Cleveland Indians on 1975?
Click on the '1975 Cleveland Indians' link on this page to see who was on the Indians' roster in 1975.
Which was the last team before 1998 to win 3 straight world series?
1972-1974 Oakland Athletics, defeating the Reds in 1972, Mets in 1973, and Dodgers in 1974.
What year did Larry Doby first play?
Larry Doby played his first game in Comiskey Park on July 5th, 1947.
