1956 – The Cleveland Indians are sold for nearly four million dollars. The team’s present general manager and former player, Hank Greenberg, is one of the new owners.

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On February 29, 1956 — 1956 – The Cleveland Indians are sold for nearly four million dollars. The team’s present general manager and former player, Hank Greenberg, is one of the new owners.

Source:
Baseball Reference February 29
SABR Games Project
National Pastime February 29
Hall of Fame
Replay The Game
Retro Sheet

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