Cleveland Indians
** To honor the 455 consecutive sold-out games between 1995 and 2001, the current MLB record. |
Cleveland Indians HistoryThe Cleveland Indians were one of the American League's eight charter franchises. They were founded in 1901 as the Cleveland Blues. They changed their name to the Cleveland Bronchos in 1902, and again changed their name to the Cleveland Naps, finally settling on Indians in 1915. The team also goes by two nicknames - "The tribe" and "The Wahoos". The Cleveland Indians have played in three stadiums in their history:
The Cleveland Indians are the current owner of the record for the most consecutive sold out games in Major League Baseball history. From 1995 to 2001 the Indians sold out 455 consecutive home games. To honor the accomplishment, the team retired the number 455. |
Cleveland Indians in the Playoffs
The Cleveland Indians have made the post season 10 times in their history. They have 2 World Series Championships, and 5 American League Pennants.
Indians World Series Championships
The Cleveland Indians have appeared in 5 World Series. The have won two in:
- 1920
- 1948
Indians American League Pennants
The Cleveland Indians have won the American League Pennant 5 times throughout their history.
- 1920
- 1948
- 1954
- 1995
- 1997
Indians American League Central Championships
Since the start of division play in 1969, the Cleveland Indians have won the American League's Central Division 7 times, with 5 in a row in 1995 through 1999.
- 1995
- 1996
- 1997
- 1998
- 1999
- 2001
- 2007
Indians American League Wild Card Winner
Since the expanding to 3 division and instituting the Wild Card in 1994, the Cleveland Indians have never won the American League's Wild Card.
Cleveland Indians Overall Awards
Indians MVPs
| Year | Player | Team | Pos. |
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| 1948 | Lou Boudreau | Cleveland | SS |
| 1953 | Al Rosen | Cleveland | 3B |
Indians Rookie of the Year
| Year | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Herb Score | Cleveland |
| 1971 | Chris Chambliss | Cleveland |
| 1980 | Joe Charboneau | Cleveland |
| 1990 | Sandy Alomar, Jr. | Cleveland |
Cleveland Indians Batting Awards
Indians Batting Triple Crown Winners
The Cleveland Indians have never had a player earn the batting Triple Crown.
Indians Batting Title Winners
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Indians Silver Slugger Winners
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Cleveland Indians Fielding Awards
Indians Gold Glove Winners
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Cleveland Indians Pitching Awards
Indians Cy Young Award Winners
| Year | Pitcher | ||
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| 1972 | Gaylord Perry | (21-6 | 1.92 ERA) |
Indians Pitching Triple Crown Winners
The Cleveland Indians have not pitching triple crown winners.
The Cleveland Indians Hall of Fame
The following players have been inducted into the Cleveland Indians Hall of Fame:
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Cleveland Indian News
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