active team Cleveland Indians Team History & Encyclopedia December 21, 2018December 6, 2019 active team Notable Events and Chronology for Cleveland Indians Sort bySearch Days, Events, Players Title (A - Z)Date (Newest) January 3, 1885 The recently-disbanded Cleveland Blues team of the National League releases its players. January 16, 1885 The Brooklyn Grays sign several players from the defunct Cleveland Blues club January 28, 1901 American League is born January 28 1901 March 14, 1901 The bleachers at League Park during a Cleveland Indians game May 23, 1901 Cleveland Blues rally for nine runs with two outs in the ninth inning to post an amazing 14-13 victory over the Washington Senators August 7, 1901 Milwaukee manager Hugh Duffy hits umpire Al Mannassau September 15, 1901 The Detroit Tigers roll over Cleveland behind Ed Siever and Sport McAllister with what was the most lopsided score in American League history: 21 – 0 May 21, 1902 The Earl of Snohomish – Earl Averill is born May 23, 1902 Charles Somers gives Nap Lajoie $28K August 8, 1903 Furious when an old black ball is put into play when Cleveland is at bat in the last of the 11th and his objections are ignored by umpire Tom Connolly‚ Naps manager Nap Lajoiehurls the ball over the grandstand‚ suffering the loss of the game to Detroit by forfeit. Detroit was leading 6 – 5. September 17, 1903 Boston Americans clinch their first AL pennant July 13, 1904 With Napoleon Lajoie lining a major-league record three triples, Cleveland rolls past the Highlanders, 16 – 3. September 27, 1904 Chick Stahl singles with two outs in the ninth to break up Bob Rhoads no hit bid February 26, 1907 The St. Louis Browns trade second baseman Pete O’Brien to the Cleveland Naps in exchange for catcher Fritz Buelow. March 16, 1907 Tiger manager Hugh Jennings tries to deal 21 year old Ty Cobb to the Indians for outfielder Elmer Flick. August 7, 1907 Walter Johnson picks up his first major league victory March 7, 1908 Near Lexington, Kentucky, the train carrying the Cleveland Naps is struck by two bricks, shattering windows. September 18, 1908 Bob Rhoads, outdueling Frank Arellanes, the only Mexican-American playing in the majors, tosses a no-hitter, beating the Red Sox at Cleveland’s League Park, 2-1. Four years ago, the Indians right-hander held Boston hitless until Chick Stahl singled with two outs in the ninth inning. October 2, 1908 On the last day of the season, future Hall of Famer Addie Joss hurls a perfect game, beating Ed Walsh and the White Sox, 1-0 February 18, 1909 Boston Red Sox trade Cy Young to the Cleveland Naps July 17, 1909 Fanning Feat By Smokey Joe Wood July 19, 1909 Neal Ball completes the first unassisted triple play August 17, 1909 Nap Lajoie resigns as the manager of the faltering Cleveland club. April 20, 1910 Addie Joss record 10 assist in no hitter April 21, 1910 Ed Willett spoils the team’s debut in League Park, blanking Cleveland, 5-0 May 12, 1910 home plate umpire is Bill Dinneen becomes the only person in big league history to both throw a no-hitter and call one as an umpire June 27, 1910 The White Sox play their last game at the 39th Street Grounds, losing to Cleveland, 7 – 2. July 25, 1910 Connie Mack trades Joe Jackson to Cleveland for Bris Lord, a former A’s outfielder. July 30, 1910 The “surprise of the year,” according to Ed Bang in Sporting Life, “came on July 30th when it was announced that the Naps had secured Joe Jackson from the New Orleans Pelicans for $5,000 October 9, 1910 Nap Lajoie despite 8-8 can not dethrone Ty Cobb April 14, 1911 Cleveland Naps star pitcher Addie Joss dies unexpectedly in Toledo, Ohio, from meningitis July 2, 1911 Ty Cobb hits in 40th straight July 24, 1911 American League All-Stars play a benefit game for the family of Addie Joss. April 20, 1912 Detroit Tigers christen Navin Field with a 6-5 win June 22, 1912 Ty Cobb gets pinch hit for in an unusual scenario August 11, 1912 Shoeless Joe Jackson completes the stolen base cycle when he swipes home in the seventh inning of the Indians’ 8-3 victory over New York at Cleveland’s League Park July 11, 1914 Babe Ruth makes his major league debut with the Boston Red Sox against the Cleveland Naps July 17, 1914 pennant hopes go with Milan loss July 26, 1914 Boston rookie Ernie Shore stops the Naps in Cleveland, 4 – 1. September 27, 1914 Napoleon Lajoie of the Cleveland Indians becomes only the second player of the modern era to reach 3,000 hits January 5, 1915 Philadelphia Athletics purchase future Hall of Famer Nap Lajoie January 17, 1915 The Naps are renamed the Indians July 24, 1915 Nap Lajoie lines into a triple play against Sam Jones to end the game August 15, 1915 The Browns’ George Sisler pitches a complete game against the Indians, losing, 1 – 0, to Guy Morton. August 21, 1915 Chicago White Sox acquire outfielder Joe Jackson from the Cleveland Indian June 26, 1916 Cleveland Indians take the field wearing numbers on their uniform sleeves July 25, 1916 Tris Speaker has three hits against lefty Babe Ruth to finally drive him from the mound in the 8th inning August 21, 1916 During Boston’s 4 – 0 win at Cleveland, Jack Barry has four sacrifices for the Sox, tying a major league record. August 26, 1916 Philadelphia A’s hurler Joe Bush no-hits the Indians, 5 – 0 and Nap Lajoie plays his last game September 4, 1916 In Detroit, the Coveleski brothers appear together in the same game for the only time in their careers February 24, 1917 Smoky Joe Wood is sold by the Boston Red Sox to Cleveland for $15,000 February 25, 1917 The Chicago White Sox acquire first baseman Chick Gandil from the Cleveland Indians for $3,500. September 11, 1917 Stan Coveleski allows just three Detroit hits and Jack Graney scores the only run as Cleveland wins, 1 – 0. September 24, 1917 The 3rd-place Indians finish their season with a 5 – 4 win over the A’s, the 10th win in a row for the Tribe. Ray Chapman doubles, then steals third base and home to lead the Indians. April 29, 1918 Cleveland Indians centerfielder Tris Speaker executes the fourth unassisted double play of his career in Cleveland’s 8 – 4 loss to the Chicago White Sox. May 14, 1918 With the anticipation of crime rates decreasing in the city, officials in Washington D.C. lift the prohibition on playing baseball on Sunday in the nation’s capital May 24, 1918 Stan Coveleski of the Cleveland Indians pitches a 19-inning, complete game to defeat the New York Yankees 3 – 2 August 28, 1918 Tris Speaker of the Cleveland Indians physically confronts umpire John Connolly March 1, 1919 Philadelphia Athletics owner Connie Mack makes one of his biggest player mistakes September 10, 1919 Cleveland’s right-hander Ray Caldwell no-hits the Yankees in the first game of a doubleheader sweep in New York, 3-0 July 10, 1920 Tris Speaker streak of 11 consecutive hits ends August 16, 1920 Ray Chapman is beaned by Carl Mays August 17, 1920 Ray Chapman dies in a hospital, one day after being beaned by Carl Mays September 17, 1920 Red Faber beat the Yankees, 6 – 4 October 3, 1920 Jim Bagby wins his 31st game, clinching the pennant for the Indians October 5, 1920 Cleveland Indians starter Stan Coveleski gives the Indians a 3 – 1 opening victory with a five-hit complete game October 10, 1920 Indians’ Bill Wambsganss becomes the only player in World Series history to complete an unassisted triple play October 11, 1920 Tris Speaker scores the only run as Duster Mails yields three hits for a 1 – 0 in Game 6 1920 World Series October 12, 1920 Hall of Famer Stan Coveleski of the Cleveland Indians wins his third game of the World Series, a 3 – 0 shutout of the Brooklyn Robins December 25, 1920 Major League Baseball Season Recap 1920 June 6, 1921 New York Yankees slugger Babe Ruth becomes the 20th-century home run leader September 5, 1921 Elmer Smith sets the record recording 7 straight extra base hits September 15, 1921 four Philadelphia A’s pitchers combine to issue 16 walks in a game against the Cleveland Indians in a 17-3 lose September 30, 1921 Ray Schalk throws out 3 runners at firstbase in the 8th inning February 4, 1922 Joe Harris, formerly with the Cleveland Indians, is reinstated by Judge Landis September 17, 1922 Ralph Perkins has his second consecutive game with no putouts or assists, a major league record May 13, 1923 Joe Sewell of the Cleveland Indians strikes out twice in one game for the first time in his career July 22, 1923 Walter Johnson of the Washington Senators becomes the first pitcher to record 3,000 strikeouts August 7, 1923 Indian first baseman Frank Brower goes 6-for-6, collecting a double and five singles. The 30 year-old infielder’s offensive output helps Cleveland rout the Senators at Griffith Stadium, 22-2. January 7, 1924 Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Indians make a seven-player deal involving star first baseman George “Tioga” Burns June 15, 1925 Al Simmons caps an amazing 13 run comeback with 2 out 3 run homer March 11, 1926 Tris Speaker, player-manager for the Indians, takes some swings July 21, 1926 Tris Speaker hits his 700th career double in the Indians’ 6 – 0 win over the Athletics September 19, 1926 At Cleveland’s League Park, a crowd of 31,000 watch the Yankees hold back the Indians, 8 – 3, in the final of a six-game series. In the 7th, Babe Ruth parks his 43rd homer of the year and Lou Gehrig follows with another home run, both off Emil Levsen. Gehrig adds three doubles and five RBIs to lead the Yankee charge. Dutch Ruether picks up the New York win. November 29, 1926 Tris Speaker resigns as manager after gambling scandal April 20, 1927 Cleveland spoils new Comiskey Park Debut May 31, 1927 There is an unassisted triple play for the second consecutive day in the major leagues. June 11, 1927 Babe Ruth clouts two consecutive home runs in his next time up Ruth Cleveland C Luke Sewell demands that the umpires inspect the Bambino’s bat June 28, 1927 At Chicago, Lena Blackburne, filling in for manager Ray Schalk, ejected earlier in the game by Brick Owens, inserts himself as a pinch hitter in the 9th and singles. He comes around to score the winning run as the White Sox edge the Indians, 8 – 7. December 10, 1927 Roger Peckinpaugh begins a six-year term as Indians manager. May 23, 1928 Cleveland left fielder Charlie Jamieson starts a triple play July 10, 1928 Milt Gaston sets a record giving up 14 hits in a 9 – 0 shutout over Cleveland July 29, 1928 The Indians score eight in the 1st and nine in the 2nd in a 24 – 6 win over the Yankees at home. August 24, 1928 Rube Walberg’s shuts out the Indians 1-0 and scores the run April 16, 1929 Earl Averill of the Cleveland Indians becomes the first American League player to hit a home run in his first major league at-bat May 13, 1929 At Cleveland’s League Park the first game in major league history in which players from both teams wear numbers on the back of their jerseys. July 23, 1929 Jimmy Foxx clouts a drive over the double-deck roof in LF‚ one of the longest homers hit at Shibe Park. August 4, 1929 In front of 55,000 fans at Yankee Stadium, the Indians tally nine runs with two outs in the ninth inning to rout the Bronx Bombers in the nightcap, 14-6. The Tribe’s comeback is assisted by two New York errors, including a miscue by Mark Koenig on a ground ball to short that would have ended the game. August 11, 1929 Babe Ruth of the New York Yankees hits his 500th home run July 24, 1930 Jimmie Foxx and Mickey Cochrane homer in A’s win July 25, 1930 A’s pull off two triple steals in one game September 1, 1930 In the second of two games‚ Cleveland’s Wes Ferrell tops the Browns‚ 9 – 5‚ for his 13th straight win. The Indians take the opener as well‚ winning 13 – 8‚ as pitcher Willis Hudlin helps with a grand slam off the Brownies’ Dick Porter. September 6, 1930 In the first game of a doubleheader‚ Ted Lyons of Chicago beats Wes Ferrell of Cleveland‚ 2 – 1‚ ending Ferrell’s winning streak at 13. It’s Ferrell’s first defeat since losing to Detroit on July 4 by a run. Lyons drives in the winning run with a triple to win his 20th on the year. Cleveland wins the nitecap‚ 4 – 2. Only 2 bases on balls are issued in the doubleheader. September 17, 1930 Earl Averill hits three consecutive home runs October 24, 1930 Cleveland Indians release future Hall of Famer Joe Sewell July 29, 1931 Cleveland’s Wes Ferrell shuts out Washington, 6 – 0, scattering 10 hits, as the Senators leave 15 runners on base. July 9, 1932 Ben Chapman hits three home runs at Yankee Stadium July 10, 1932 Philadelphia A’s and Cleveland Indians score 35 runs in an 18-inning game July 31, 1932 In front of a major league record crowd of 80,184, the Indians play their first game at Lakefront Stadium, losing to Philadelphia and Lefty Grove, 1-0. August 21, 1932 Wes Ferrell of the Cleveland Indians becomes the first pitcher in the 20th century to win 20 or more games in each of his first four season May 16, 1933 Cecil Travis of the Washington Senators makes an incredible major league debut. May 19, 1933 For the first time in major league history, brothers on opposite teams hit home runs in the same game. Boston Red Sox catcher Rick Ferrell homers off his brother Wes Ferrellin the 2nd inning, but the Cleveland Indians pitcher returns the favor as he homers in the 3rd on a pitch called by his sibling. It is the only time that the Ferrell brothers homer in the same game. May 22, 1933 Joe Sewell of the New York Yankees strikes out for the first time on the season June 9, 1933 Walter Johnson assumes the managerial reins of the Cleveland Indians February 14, 1934 Cleveland Indians sign former Washington Senators star Sam Rice April 28, 1934 Goose Goslin grounds into four consecutive double plays November 20, 1934 The St. Louis Browns trade Bruce Campbell to the Cleveland Indians for Johnny Burnett, pitcher Bob Weiland, and cash considerations. July 22, 1935 Bob Feller signs for one dollar June 17, 1936 Red Ruffing Piles up 10 total bases July 9, 1936 106 degrees temp is the hottest July 9th on record in New York – Cleveland routs NY July 19, 1936 Bob Feller makes major league debut August 23, 1936 Bob Feller makes his first major league start September 13, 1936 17-year-old Bob Feller of the Cleveland Indians strikes out 17 Philadelphia A’s in a 5-2 victory December 10, 1936 Landis rules -Feller to stay with Indians April 20, 1937 Gee Walker hits for Cycle in Reverse order May 4, 1937 Ben Chapman Scores on Triple Steal June 21, 1937 Johnny Allen, off to a 4-0 start for Cleveland, has an appendectomy in Boston and will miss eight weeks of the season. August 6, 1937 Cleveland outfielders set a major league record when they fail to record a single putout in a 10-inning loss to the Yankees September 17, 1937 Cleveland’s Johnny Allen wins his 12th straight February 3, 1938 The University of Illinois suspends Lou Boudreau for taking illegal payments from the Indians April 20, 1938 Bob Feller pitches the first of 12 career one-hitters May 9, 1938 Jimmie Foxx drives in five runs on a pair of homers to pace the Red Sox to a 15 – 3 drubbing of Cleveland June 7, 1938 Bill McGowan orders Cleveland pitcher Johnny Allen to trim off the tattered sleeves of his undershirt because they distract opposing batters July 25, 1938 Cleveland’s Johnny Allen has his 12-game win streak snapped by the Red Sox. August 27, 1938 In the first game of a twin bill at the Bronx ballpark, Joe DiMaggio hits three consecutive triples. The Yankee Clipper’s offensive outburst helps the Bombers edge Cleveland, 8-7. May 14, 1939 On Feller Day – Bob Feller mother is hit by a foul tip thrown by her son May 16, 1939 Cleveland Indians and Philadelphia Athletics play the first night game in American League history July 3, 1939 Cleveland’s Ben Chapman ties the modern major-league record with three triples, as Bob Feller notches his 13th victory, 4 – 2. September 21, 1939 Full Radio Broadcast September 21 1939 – Walter Johnson is on the mic in todays game April 16, 1940 Bob Feller hurls first and only opening day no hitter June 11, 1940 In Boston‚ the Red Sox chase Bob Feller‚ 9 – 2‚ on homers by Ted Williams and Joe Cronin June 16, 1940 Cleveland Indians players petitions owner Alva Bradley to fire Oscar Vitt as the team’s manager June 29, 1940 Bob Feller fans 11 White Sox in gaining his 12th win of the year, 7 – 3 August 12, 1940 Cleveland and Detroit‚ deadlocked for 1st place square off on pitching duel between the two aces‚ Bob Feller and Hal Newhouser September 27, 1940 Besides Bobo Newsom (21-5), Schoolboy Rowe (16-3), and Tommy Bridges (12-9), the Tigers’ pitching staff combines for a losing record. Needing one victory to gain the title, manager Del Baker decides to withhold Newsom and Rowe and picks Floyd Giebell, an obscure rookie just called in from Buffalo. Giebell shuts out the Indians, 2 – 0, to beat Bob Feller, who gives up just 3 hits. Not eligible for the World Series, Giebell will never win another game in the major leagues. During the game, unruly Cleveland fans shower the field with fruit and vegetables. At one point, a basket of green tomatoes is dropped onto Tigers C Birdie Tebbetts’ head while he sits in the bullpen. January 21, 1941 Pitcher Bob Feller signs with the Cleveland Indians for a reported $30,000. July 16, 1941 Joe DiMaggio extends his hitting streak to a major league record 56 games July 17, 1941 Joe DiMaggio sees his hitting streak halted at 56 games July 25, 1941 Lefty Grove of the Boston Red Sox wins his 300th game August 6, 1941 Al Benton becomes the first major leaguer to have two sacrifice bunts in one inning November 25, 1941 Lou Boudreau is named player-manager of the Cleveland Indians. Boudreau‚ at 24 years‚ 4 months‚ and 8 days‚ is the youngest manager appointed this century. Scotland-born Jim McCormick managed Cleveland in 1879 at the age of 23. December 9, 1941 Bob Fellar becomes the first player to enlist after Pearl Harbor Attack February 19, 1942 Cleveland Indians star Hal Trosky announces his retirement due to severe migraine headaches April 5, 1942 The major league season starts with three new managers: Lou Boudreau (Cleveland Indians), Mel Ott (New York Giants) and Hans Lobert (Philadelphia Phillies). April 26, 1942 Sketchley called out for batting out of order August 26, 1943 Bob Feller with manager Ossie Vitt. May 10, 1944 Mel Harder becomes 50th pitcher to win 200 games March 15, 1945 With World War II travel restrictions still in effect, the Brooklyn Dodgers open spring training at Bear Mountain, New York, with 15 players in camp. August 24, 1945 Bob Feller of the Cleveland Indians makes his first appearance since his return from military duty February 25, 1946 Bill Veeck, owner of the Cleveland Indians, hires Marsh Samuel away from the Sox to create a media guide for the Tribe. May 4, 1946 Cecil Travis of the Washington Senators collects six straight hits May 21, 1946 Owens narrowly beats case June 21, 1946 Bill Veeck purchases the Cleveland Indians July 14, 1946 Ted Williams hits 3 home runs to over shadow a 5-5 from Lou Boudreau August 8, 1946 A bloop single in the 7th inning by former battery-mate Frankie Hayes deprives Bob Feller of a no-hitter against the White Sox August 20, 1946 Cleveland Indians’ ace Bob Feller is clocked at 98.6 miles per hour by a U.S. Army device December 7, 1946 The Indians send young OF Gene Woodling to Pittsburgh for veteran receiver Al Lopez March 1, 1947 Bill Veeck, a resident of Phoenix, Arizona, sets up a spring training camp there for the Cleveland Indians after Larry Doby signing March 26, 1947 Cleveland Indians manager Lou Boudreau orders Jackie Price off the train at San Diego after Price lets loose two five-foot long snakes on the trip from Los Angeles. A coach full of women returning from the American Bowling Congress are extremely upset by the prank. After Indians owner Bill Veeck says “either the snakes go or Price goes,” the 35-year-old infielder’s days are numbered. April 22, 1947 Bob Feller fires a one hitter as the Indians beat the Browns, 5 – 0 May 1, 1947 For the first time, the Cleveland Indians will play all their games at Cleveland Stadium. The Indians abandon League Park, where most weekday games have been played since Cleveland Stadium opened. New Cleveland owner Bill Veeck installs an inner fence to cut power alleys from 435 to 365 feet at Municipal Stadium. May 2, 1947 At Cleveland Stadium, Bob Feller fires his second one-hitter in 10 days, stopping the Boston Red Sox, 2 – 0 July 3, 1947 Larry Doby Debuts and breaks color barrier in American League July 5, 1947 Larry Doby of the Cleveland Indians becomes the first African-American to play in an American League game July 6, 1947 Larry Doby makes his first start as a major league player July 10, 1947 During the first game of a twin bill in front of 47,871 Tribe fans, Don Black retires the final ten A’s batters he faces to record the first no-hitter in the history of Cleveland’s Municipal Stadium. The crowd, the largest ever to witness a no-hitter, endures the rain and six walks as the Indians right-hander completes the 3-0 victory, the eighth no-no in franchise history. August 9, 1947 Larry Doby of the Cleveland Indians and Hank Thompson of the St. Louis Browns make history December 9, 1947 The Indians pick up Johnny Berardino from the Browns for Catfish Metkovich and $50,000 December 10, 1947 Cleveland sends pitcher Red Embree to the Yankees for outfielder Allie Clark March 27, 1948 Former slugger Hank Greenberg, who tormented the Cleveland Indians for most of his career as a member of the Detroit Tigers, is hired as the Indians’ farm club director by Bill Veeck. April 25, 1948 Larry Doby ties record with 5 strikeouts in one game May 10, 1948 Doby has a big day leading tribe a win at Fenway May 23, 1948 Joe DiMaggio connects for 3 homeruns including 2 against Bob Feller June 20, 1948 Cleveland Indians draw a record crowd of 82,781 for a doubleheader at Municipal Stadium June 24, 1948 Vic Raschi wins his 9th straigh over Bob Feller July 7, 1948 Cleveland Indians sign Negro Leagues legend Satchel Paige to a contract, making him the oldest rookie in major league history. July 9, 1948 Satchel Paige makes his major league debut for the Cleveland Indians July 10, 1948 Satchel Paige gets his first major league win as Larry Doby hits a two-run homer and the Indians tack on another run in the 9th to beat Philadelphia, 8 – 5. August 3, 1948 Negro leagues star Satchel Paige makes his first major league start August 7, 1948 Before 66,000 fans, New York’s Vic Raschi (14-4) allows four singles in stopping the Indians, 5 – 0. Joe DiMaggio has a pair of doubles, drives in three runs, and swipes home on the front end of a double steal. August 8, 1948 In Cleveland‚ 73‚484 fans watch the Indians and Yankees square off for 2 games. Trailing in the opener‚ an ailing Lou Boudreau hits a bases-loaded pinch single in the 7th to tie the game‚ and Satchel Paige wins it in relief‚ 8 – 6. Steve Gromek goes 7 innings in the nitecap to give the Indians a 2 – 1 win over rookie Bob Porterfield‚ making his major league debut. August 13, 1948 The promise of Satchel Paige on the mound brings 51,013 to Comiskey Park to see “Ole Satch” pitch his first big league shutout as Cleveland wins, 5 – 0. He gives up five hits to run his record to 5-1. In his 12 appearances, Paige has attracted 201,829 fans. August 17, 1948 Yankee first baseman Tommy Henrich hits his fourth grand slam of the season, tying one of the major league records established by Babe Ruth, who died yesterday. The Bambino set the record playing for the Red Sox in 1919, the year he hit 29 round-trippers in his final season in Boston. August 21, 1948 Cleveland’s streak of victories (8), shutouts (4) and scoreless innings (47) ends in the ninth inning when Bob Lemon gives up three runs September 13, 1948 Don Black, while batting in the second inning of the Cleveland Stadium contest against St. Louis, suffers a cerebral hemorrhage September 16, 1948 Larry Doby’s first inning grand slam proves to be the difference when the Indians hand the Senators their 16th consecutive defeat, 6-3 October 4, 1948 Cleveland Indians defeat the Boston Red Sox in a one-game playoff October 6, 1948 Boston Braves beat Bob Feller and the Cleveland Indians, 1 – 0 October 7, 1948 Bob Lemon evens series 1-1 October 8, 1948 Facing only thirty batters, Indians’ rookie hurler Gene Bearden five-hits the Braves for a 2-0 victory in front of 70,000 fans in Cleveland. October 9, 1948 Behind the solid pitching of Steve Gromek, the Indians win pivotal Game 4 of the Fall Classic, edging the Braves, 2-1, to take a 3-1 series lead October 10, 1948 The largest crowd ever to attend a World Series game, 86,288 fans, jam into Cleveland’s Municipal Stadium to witness a showdown between two future Hall of Famers. Braves’ southpaw Warren Spahn beats Bob Feller and the Indians in Game 5 of the Fall Classic, 11-5. October 11, 1948 Cleveland Indians defeat the Boston Braves to win the 1948 World Series November 30, 1948 Lou Boudreau is selected as the American League Most Valuable Player, becoming the only manager to win a World Series and be named the Leagues MVP in the same season December 14, 1948 Cleveland Indians acquire future Hall of Fame pitcher Early Wynn December 25, 1948 Major League Baseball Season Recap 1948 January 25, 1949 Cleveland Indians reward player-manager Lou Boudreau with a two-year contract October 28, 1949 A child poses with Cleveland Indians pitcher Bob Feller at Burbank’s Olive Memorial Stadium in 1949. January 18, 1950 Bob Feller tells the Cleveland Indians that he should receive a cut in pay after a subpar 15-14 season in 1949 June 30, 1950 Tribe crush Tigers 11-3 July 2, 1950 Bob Feller earns his 200th career victory August 27, 1950 Clyde Vollmer’s pinch slam against Al Benton in the Sox’s 6-run seventh helps Boston to an 11 – 9 win August 28, 1950 At Fenway Park the Red Sox come back from 12 – 1 deficits to beat the Indians 15 – 14 September 12, 1950 The Yankees blow a 6-run lead as Cleveland scores four in the 9th inning off Allie Reynolds to win, 8 – 7. Luke Easter’s 3-run home run – his second of the game – is the big blow, as the Yankees skid to second place, a half game behind Detroit and a half game ahead of Boston. November 10, 1950 Cleveland Indians fire popular manager Lou Boudreau November 27, 1950 Boston Red Sox sign future hall of famer Lou boudreau May 1, 1951 Harry Suitcase Simpson and Bob Feller celebrate a 7-1 victory over the Red Sox May 16, 1951 Mickey Mantle hits his first Yankee Stadium home run May 24, 1951 Bob Feller fires a 2-hitter. Larry Doby has a homer and 4 RBIs to lead the Tribe in 16-0 rout July 1, 1951 Cleveland Indians ace Bob Feller hurls the third no-hitter of his career July 7, 1951 Hoot Evers strokes four singles and a double in the Tigers’ 13-3 rout of the Indians July 12, 1951 Allie Reynolds of the New York Yankees no-hits the Cleveland Indians July 28, 1951 Clyde Vollmer hits a walkoff grandslam in 16th off Bob Feller August 21, 1951 Bob Feller is the first 20 game winner stopping the Senators, 4 – 0 August 24, 1951 Mickey Mantle returns to the Yankee lineup after demotion to minors September 14, 1951 Browns rookie Bob Nieman hits two home runs in his first two ML at bats, a record unequaled. They come against Mickey McDermott of the Red Sox, but Boston still wins 9 – 6. Boston has homers by Dom DiMaggio, Ted Williams, and Walt Dropo. September 16, 1951 Joe DiMaggio’s long triple off Bob Feller keys a 5 – 1 New York win September 17, 1951 Joe DiMaggio scores the winning run on a squeeze bunt by Phil Rizzuto September 19, 1951 Indian Larry Doby walks five times in a 15-2 drubbing of the Red Sox when Early Wynn picks up his 20th victory. The intimidating right-hander, who will win exactly 300 games in a 23-year big league career, will post 20 or more wins in five of those seasons. April 2, 1952 Irvin breaks ankle misses 1952 season April 23, 1952 Bob Cain of the St. Louis Browns and Bob Feller of the Cleveland Indians each pitch one-hitters, with the Browns prevailing, 1 – 0 April 26, 1952 Art Houtteman loses a no hitter with 2 out in 9th July 15, 1952 The Cleveland Indians’ power hitters dazzle the New York Yankees with a triple steal in the 1st inning December 18, 1952 the Cleveland Indians shake things up June 12, 1954 Bob Feller tops 2,500 career strikeouts and pitches Cleveland into first place September 12, 1954 Five time defending champs New York Yankees are eliminated from post season September 18, 1954 The Indians, with a 3-2 victory over Detroit, clinch the American League pennant at Detroit’s Brigg Stadium September 25, 1954 Cleveland Indians set an American League record with 111th victory September 29, 1954 Willie Mays making a spectacular over-the-shoulder grab of a ball hit to deep to center field & Dusty Rhodes becomes the second player in World Series history to end a game with a homer September 29, 1954 Al Rosen of the Cleveland Indians is doing a mighty stretch in an attempt to reach the ball as Wes Westrum September 30, 1954 Gaints take game 2 of Series behind Johnny Antonelli and Dusty Rhodes October 1, 1954 Giants go up 3 games to 0 over the Indians 1954 World Series Full Radio Broadcast October 2, 1954 The Giants complete the World Series sweep of the Indians when Don Liddle beats Bob Lemon, 7-4 October 2, 1954 New York Giants Stun Cleveland Indians 1954 World Series November 16, 1954 Chicago Cubs trade Hall of Famer Ralph Kiner to the Cleveland Indians for pitcher Sam Jones December 31, 1954 Major League Baseball Season Recap 1954 March 20, 1955 a rematch of last year’s World Series at Wrigley Field the New York Giants beat the Cleveland Indians again, 7 – 3. May 1, 1955 Cleveland Indians starters show up for a “pitching clinic” during a doubleheader sweep of the Boston Red Sox at Cleveland Stadium. Veteran Bob Feller pitches hitless ball for 6+ innings and hurls his major league record 12th one-hitter in a 2 – 0 victory in the opener, and in the nitecap rookie Herb Score strikes out the first nine batters (for a total of 16) en route to a 2 – 1 four-hit victory. October 25, 1955 Cleveland Indians trade Larry Doby to the Chicago White Sox for shortstop Chico Carrasquel and outfielder Jim Busby March 3, 1956 The New York Giants and Cleveland Indians cancel an exhibition game in Meridian, Mississippi, because of mass racial violence in neighboring Alabama. March 29, 1956 “The Catch”, Part 2. A year and a half after one of baseball’s most celebrated moments, Willie Mays again robs Vic Wertz again September 11, 1956 Bob Lemon wins his 200th career game December 1, 1956 Outfielder Frank Robinson of the Cincinnati Reds is unanimously voted the National League Rookie of the Year March 19, 1957 Cleveland Indians reject the Boston Red Sox’ offer of $1 million for star pitcher Herb Score March 23, 1957 Willie Mays belts two home runs to lead the Giants to a 9 – 3 Cactus League win over the Cleveland Indians April 18, 1957 Roger Maris hits a game-winning, grand-slam home run in the top of the 11th inning against Detroit May 7, 1957 Cleveland Indians pitcher Herb Score is struck in the right eye by a line drive hit by the New York Yankees’ Gil McDougald May 22, 1957 Boston Red Sox tie AL record with 4 homeruns in one inning June 13, 1957 Ted Williams hits three home runs in the Boston Red Sox’ 9-3 win over the Cleveland Indians June 25, 1957 Roger Maris awaits BP his first game at Yankee Stadium June 28, 1957 Ray Moore blanks Cleveland, 6 – 0, as the Orioles pitching staff hurls its fourth consecutive shutout, for a new American League mark. December 3, 1957 Al Lopez, who traded OF Larry Doby when he was managing the Cleveland Indians, does it again with the Chicago White Sox December 4, 1957 Cleveland Indians trade pitcher Early Wynn for Minnie Minoso February 18, 1958 Cleveland sends veteran C Jim Hegan and P Hank Aguirre to Detroit for C-OF Jay Porter and P Hal Woodeshick. Aguirre will pitch 10 years for Detroit. March 31, 1958 Cleveland Indians and Baltimore Orioles pull off a major five-player deal April 21, 1958 1958 – Frank House of the Kansas City Athletics scores two runs as a pinch hitter in an eight-run 8th inning, as the Athletics trim the Cleveland Indians, 9 – 4. House’s feat is just only the sixth occurrence in major league history. May 18, 1958 Cleveland Indians outfielder Carroll Hardy pinch-hits for Roger Maris and responds with his first major league home run August 14, 1958 Vic Power of the Cleveland Indians steals home twice in the same game November 18, 1958 Cleveland Indians minority stockholders led by Hank Greenberg, sell to Chairman William Delay March 3, 1959 The Cleveland Indians send OF Larry Doby to the Detroit Tigers in exchange for OF Tito Francona. May 12, 1959 Yogi Berra commits an error as his errorless streak of 148 games for a catcher comes to an end in a New York 7 – 6 loss to Cleveland June 2, 1959 Swarm of gnats delays the game between the Baltimore Orioles and Chicago White Sox at Comiskey Park June 10, 1959 Rocky Colavito of the Cleveland Indians homers in four consecutive at-bats against the Baltimore Orioles August 26, 1959 The Indians stretch their winning streak to eight games when Rocky Colavito snaps a 4 – 4 tie with an 8th-inning home run. Jim Perry, in relief of Gary Bell, picks up the win, 5 – 4, over New York. September 22, 1959 GO GO Chicago White Sox clinch their first American League pennant in 40 years December 15, 1959 The Reds send 2B Johnny Temple to the Indians for 2B Billy Martin, P Cal McLish, and 1B Gordy Coleman. March 19, 1960 All-Star catcher Sammy White announces he will retire rather than report to the Cleveland Indians, April 12, 1960 Tigers acquire Norm Cash April 17, 1960 Rocky Colavito Traded to Tigers July 23, 1960 In an effort to distract Ted Williams during his at-bats in the 6th and 8th innings, Indians CF Jimmy Piersall goes into a war dance in Centerfield December 3, 1960 1960 – The Cleveland Indians trade OF Harvey Kuenn to the San Francisco Giants for OF Willie Kirkland and P Johnny Antonelli. April 14, 1961 New Senators debut and win first game August 19, 1961 Maris steals a homerun and Yankees win in 10 August 20, 1961 Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris homer in the twinbill sweep. September 10, 1961 The Yankees sweep the Indians, 7 – 6 and 9 – 3, their 12th win in a row at home, and the Indians’ 20th loss in a row at Yankee Stadium – Full Radio Broadcast April 2, 1962 Twins add Vic Power in Multi Player Deal June 16, 1962 Mantle comes back from injury with pinch hit 3 run homerun July 18, 1962 The Twins are first American League Team to hit two grand slams in one inning August 20, 1962 Roger Maris hits his 49th and Mickey Mantle his 46th as the Yankees sweep a pair from the Indians November 20, 1962 Sale of the Cleveland Indians is completed as Bill Daley and Gabe Paul take control. July 13, 1963 Early Wynn of the Cleveland Indians wins the 300th – and final – game of his major league career September 6, 1963 Cleveland Indians and Washington Senators play the 100,000th game in major league history April 1, 1964 Cleveland’s manager Birdie Tebbetts suffers a heart attack July 19, 1964 Luis Tiant debuts with a 4-hit, 11-strikeout, 3 – 0 win for Cleveland at Yankee Stadium. The losing pitcher is Whitey Ford. Tiant was brought up yesterday after posting a 15-1 record at Portland (AAA). September 9, 1964 The Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports that Cleveland GM Gabe Paul has requested economic surveys of the Seattle, WA market in anticipation of a possible Indians move to the Northwest. January 20, 1965 Cleveland Indians re-acquire popular slugger Rocky Colavito from the Chicago White Sox September 16, 1965 Dave Morehead, who will lead the league in losses with 18 this season, no-hits the visiting Indians December 1, 1965 Kansas City A’s re-acquire minor league outfielder Joe Rudi from the Cleveland Indians March 10, 1966 The Orioles trade minor league outfielder Lou Piniella to the Indians for reserve catcher Camilo Carreon April 11, 1966 Emmett Ashford umpires his first MLB game April 11 1965 April 28, 1966 Indians win 10th straight May 4, 1966 Larry Brown and Leon Wagner are hurt in collision June 4, 1967 Cleveland sends Gary Bell to Boston for OF Don Demeter and 1B Tony Horton. Bell‚ a 16-game winner last year‚ is 1-5 this season‚ but he’ll win 12 games for Boston during their pennant drive. June 27, 1967 Al Kaline breaks his hand as he slams his bat into the bat rack after being struck out by Sam McDowell as the 2nd-place Tigers lose to Cleveland, 8 – 1 August 25, 1967 Dean Chance throws his second no-hitter of the month, defeating the Indians 2-1 November 29, 1967 Cleveland Indians acquire outfielder Jose Cardenal from the California Angels for infielder-outfielder Chuck Hinton July 3, 1968 Luis Tiant strikes out nineteen Twins and scatters six hits in a ten-inning 1-0 complete-game victory against Minnesota at Cleveland Stadium. ‘El Tiante’, who equals Sandy Koufax’s record for 41 strikeouts for three consecutive games, becomes the second hurler to whiff more than 18 batters in an American League contest, behind only Tom Cheney of the Senators, who recorded more when he punched out 21 Baltimore batters in a 16-inning game in 1962. July 29, 1968 Ron Hansen turns the 8th unassisted triple play in history July 30, 1968 In the 1st inning, Washington SS Ron Hansen turns the 8th unassisted triple play in major league history and the first in 41 years. Cleveland’s Joe Azcue hits a liner to Hansen, who steps on second base to double Dave Nelson, and tags Russ Snyder sliding into second base for the third out. Hansen’s effort is not enough, as Washington loses, 10 – 1. September 25, 1968 Mickey Mantle’s last appearance at Yankee Stadium July 9, 1969 President Richard Nixon watches the Senators for the 4th time this season, and they finally win one for him, beating the Indians, 3 – 0, behind Joe Coleman’s four-hitter. December 12, 1969 Cleveland trades pitchers Luis Tiant and Stan Williams to the Twins for 3B Graig Nettles and three others March 19, 1970 Cleveland Indians lose Ken Harrelson for most of the season when he fractures his leg April 9, 1970 Baltimore Orioles outfielder Don Buford slams home runs from both sides of the plate in a 13-1 rout April 10, 1970 Indians players Bob Miller, Ted Uhlaender, Graig Nettles, and Dean Chance in 1970 May 16, 1970 Yastrzemski clears centerfield wall May 24, 1970 Cleveland’s Tony Horton hits 3 home runs versus New York‚ but the Yankees win anyway, 8 – 7, in 11 innings. June 24, 1970 Tony Horton crawls back to dugout after fouling out vs the Folly Floater June 24, 1970 Bobby Murcer ties record with 4 homeruns in a double header June 24, 1970 Stadium Bomber Faces Prison after hitting Ray Fosse with Cherry Bomb July 2, 1970 Cleveland edges the Orioles, 10 – 9, helped by Tony Horton, who hits for the cycle. Dennis Higgins is the winning pitcher. August 16, 1970 Bernie Brewer leaves his perch for the first time in 40 days May 11, 1971 Cleveland Indians pitcher Steve Dunning becomes first AL pitcher to hit a grandslam after the DH (it will be 37 years until the next one) May 17, 1971 Tom McCraw of the Washington Senators hits one of the shortest home runs in history September 26, 1971 Jim Palmer becomes the fourth member of the Baltimore Orioles to register 20 wins November 29, 1971 Multiple Hall of Famers traded November 29, 1971 November 29, 1971 Giants trade Gaylord Perry to Cleveland March 22, 1972 American League approves the sale of the Cleveland Indians by Vernon Stouffer July 24, 1972 Ted Simmons, who has been playing all season without a signed contract, signs a new contract with the St. Louis Cardinals November 27, 1972 The New York Yankees make one of their best trades ever, acquiring third baseman Graig Nettles from the Cleveland Indians for catcher John Ellis, infielder Jerry Kenney, and outfielders Charlie Spikes and Rusty Torres. Nettles will help the Yankees win the World Series in 1977 and 1978. March 29, 1973 Orange baseballs are used for the first time in major league history April 22, 1973 Designated hitter Ron Lolich, Mickey’s cousin, hits a two-out walk-off grand slam off Sonny Siebert May 28, 1973 Chicago White Sox hurler Wilbur Wood picks up his 12th and 13th wins of the season June 21, 1973 White Sox pitcher Stan Bahnsen shuts out the Indians, 2 – 0, but gives up 12 hits while doing it, two shy of the record in a shutout. June 29, 1973 Rod Carew and Harmon Killebrew both lost homers in a rained out game in Cleveland. July 3, 1973 Brothers Gaylord and Jim Perry face each other for the only time in their careers August 2, 1973 Gaylord Perry strikesout 2,000 batter March 19, 1974 Perry brothers united in Cleveland April 3, 1974 Dodgers get Pedro Guerrero June 4, 1974 Cleveland Indians hold “Ten-Cent Beer Night” at Municipal Stadium June 28, 1974 Carlton Fisk is lost for the season after home plate collison July 19, 1974 Dick Bosman of the Cleveland Indians hurls a no-hitter July 29, 1974 Detroit hits four home runs in the 1st inning in an 8 – 2 win over the Indians August 17, 1974 Cleveland Indians purchase former National League batting champion Rico Carty from the Mexican League August 30, 1974 Dave Nelson of the Texas Rangers steals second, third base, and home plate in the same inning September 6, 1974 Behind the complete-game pitching performances by Dave McNally and Mike Cuellar, the Orioles sweep a twin bill, blanking Cleveland twice, 2-0 and 1-0. The victories are the fourth and fifth consecutive shutouts thrown by the Birds, who establish an American League mark by hurling 54 straight scoreless frames. September 15, 1974 Gaylord Perry wins his 20th and will be the last Indian pitcher in the twentieth century to win twenty games. October 3, 1974 Frank Robinson becomes the first black manager in major league history February 25, 1975 Baltimore Orioles trade first baseman Boog Powell April 8, 1975 Frank Robinson – first black manager debuts April 27, 1975 New York Yankees acquire Chris Chambliss May 25, 1975 Dennis Eckersley shuts out world champion A’s in first major-league start June 13, 1975 Cleveland Indians trade future Hall of Famer Gaylord Perry to the Texas Rangers April 24, 1976 Bert Campaneris of the Oakland A’s steals five bases in an 8-7 victory over the Cleveland Indians. May 24, 1976 Dennis Eckersley and Stan Thomas combine on a one-hitter as Cleveland stops the Orioles‚ 4 – 0. September 18, 1976 Frank Robinson of the Cleveland Indians makes his final major league appearance as a player April 17, 1977 Brooks Robinson hits walkoff for final homerun May 30, 1977 Dennis Eckersley pitches a no-hitter as the Cleveland Indians beat the California Angels, 1 – 0. Frank Tanana, with three shutouts in his last four games, is the loser. June 1, 1977 Ruppert Jones of the Seattle Mariners hits a home run off Dennis Eckersley in the fifth inning to snap Eckersley’s no-hit string of 22 1/3 innings June 3, 1977 Indian right-hander Dennis Eckersley’s consecutive no-hit inning streak ends at 22.1 innings, two-third of a frame shy of Cy Young’s major league mark June 19, 1977 Cleveland Indians fire Frank Robinson, major league baseball’s first black manager August 14, 1977 Milwaukee’s Bill Travers allows 14 runs It will be 21 years before another pitcher allows 14 runs February 3, 1978 Under the financial reorganization of the club, Steve O’Neill becomes the principal owner of the Cleveland Indians. March 30, 1978 Boston Red Sox acquire pitcher Dennis Eckersley and catcher Fred Kendall from the Cleveland Indians May 16, 1978 Well-traveled Bobby Bonds who joins his fifth team in five seasons May 28, 1978 Jim Palmer records the 200th victory of his career October 1, 1978 Boston Red Sox win their eighth consecutive games force playoff game in 1978 May 3, 1979 Bobby Bonds of the Cleveland Indians hits his 300th career home run July 8, 1979 Indians Fine George Hendrick $300 for poor play June 10, 1980 George Brett tears ligaments in his ankle and misses a month May 6, 1981 Cleveland’s Bert Blyleven holds Toronto hitless for 8 innings before Lloyd Moseby doubles to lead off the 9th May 15, 1981 Len Barker of the Cleveland Indians pitches a perfect game against the Toronto Blue Jays December 9, 1982 Hayes for 5 Horses (Philly trades 5 players for Von Hayes) December 7, 1983 The Mariners trade 2B Tony Bernazard to the Indians for OF Gorman Thomas and IF Jack Perconte. February 5, 1984 The Yankees obtain third baseman Toby Harrah in 6 player deal June 13, 1984 Chicago sends outfielders Joe Carter and Mel Hall and a minor leaguer to Cleveland for pitchers Rick Sutcliffe and George Frazier and catcher Ron Hassey May 20, 1985 Record 458 Games played before first rain out July 23, 1985 Oddibe McDowell becomes the first Ranger player to hit for the cycle. His seventh-inning home run completes the unique event, but the center fielder adds another round-tripper in the following frame when Texas beats the Indians at Arlington Stadium, 8-4. December 12, 1985 The Indians sign free agent Tom Candiotti to a AAA contract January 2, 1986 Legendary major league owner Bill Veeck dies at the age of 71 March 17, 1986 Carney Lansford is credited with an unusual two-run inside-the-park homer in the A’s 5-3 victory May 27, 1986 ” What do you expect when they build a ballpark on the ocean” June 28, 1986 Phil Niekro of the Cleveland Indians and Don Sutton of the California Angels become the first 300-game winners to face each other during the 20th century August 5, 1986 Lou Whitaker and Alan Trammell hit back to back homers for the third time in a month August 21, 1986 In the Red Sox’s 24-5 rout the Indians, Spike Owen ties a major league mark, becoming the first major leaguer to score six runs in a game since Johnny Pesky 40 years ago August 29, 1986 Cleveland’s Joe Carter belts three home runs and singles twice as the Indians beat the Red Sox, 7 – 3, at Fenway Park. May 27, 1987 Phil Niekro becomes the 3rd man to start 700 games June 1, 1987 Niekro brothers pass the Perry’s in combined wins July 30, 1987 Minnesota Twins trade for Steve Carlton during pennant drive August 26, 1987 Paul Molitor 39 game hitting streak halted – longest AL streak since Joe DiMaggio September 16, 1987 Indian first baseman Joe Carter, swiping his career-high 30th base, becomes the tenth major leaguer to hit 30 home runs and to steal 30 bases in the same season December 1, 1987 Former Indian outfielder Brett Butler signs a two-year, $1.8 million free-agent deal with the Giants. The 31 year-old leadoff hitter, who will play a vital role when San Francisco captures the NL pennant in 1989, replaces Chili Davis, who signed with the Angels, as the team’s center fielder. March 19, 1989 New York Yankees acquire Mel Hall when they realize Dave Winfield will miss season March 25, 1989 1The Pittsburgh Pirates acquiring shortstop Jay Bell from the Cleveland Indians in exchange for fellow shortstop Felix Fermin April 9, 1989 Rickey Henderson of the New York Yankees gets his his 800th career stolen base May 23, 1989 The Cleveland Indians lose to the Detroit Tigers, 7 – 2, to drop their record to 21-22, but remain in first place in the AL East by percentage points. It marks the latest point in a season a sub-.500 team has been in first place. July 15, 1989 Joey Belle singles off Nolan Ryan in his debut July 19, 1989 Joe Carter hits 3 homeruns for second time in season December 6, 1989 Joe Carter is sent by the Indians to San Diego for Chris James, Sandy Alomar and Carlos Baerga. April 6, 1992 Baltimore Orioles play the first game in the history of Oriole Park at Camden Yards April 12, 1992 Matt Young loses despite no hitter September 9, 1992 Robin Yount becomes the 17th and third youngest player to reach the 3000 hits milestone March 30, 1993 Astros release pitcher Jason Grimsley, whom they acquired for pitcher Curt Schilling the previous year April 8, 1993 Carlos Baerga of the Cleveland Indians becomes the first player to switch-hit home runs in the same inning May 13, 1993 George Brett of the Kansas City Royals hits his 300th home run May 26, 1993 Carlos Martinez flyball caroms off the head of Jose Canseco and bounces into the stands for a home run August 15, 1993 Nolan Ryan wins the 324th and last victory of his 27-year career September 4, 1993 Jim Abbott of the New York Yankees throws a 4-0 no-hitter against the Cleveland Indians April 4, 1994 Cleveland Indians inaugurate Jacobs Field with a 4-3 victory April 21, 1994 Eddie Murray breaks Mickey Mantle record by hitting home runs from both sides of the plate in a game for the 11th time July 15, 1994 Indians’ Jason Grimsley crawls 100 feet along a ceiling, drops down into the dressing room, and exchanges Belle’s bat for one of Paul Sorrento’s. May 3, 1995 David Bell makes his debut for the Cleveland Indians, representing the third generation of his family to play in the major leagues June 30, 1995 Eddie Murray the second switch hitter to collect 3,000 hits August 20, 1995 Indians closer Jose Mesa picks up his 37th save in as many opportunities to set a major league record. The right-handed reliever pitches a scoreless ninth inning to preserve the Tribe’s 8-5 win over Milwaukee at Jacobs Field. September 8, 1995 Cleveland Indians clinch a post-season berth faster than any team in history October 3, 1995 Tony Peña hits a home run to left field in the 13th inning to give the Indians a 5 – 4 victory over the Boston Red Sox in first ALDS October 28, 1995 Tom Glavine Pitches the Braves to their first title in Atlanta with a 1-0 win December 26, 1995 Major League Season RecapMajor League Baseball Season Recap 1995 February 7, 1996 Dave Winfield announces his retirement at the age of 44 March 1, 1996 The Yankees christen Legends Field, their new $30 million, 31-acre complex in Tampa May 31, 1996 Belle blows up Vina April 8, 1997 Manny Ramirez hits Josias Manzanillo hit the groin with a 107 mph line drive April 25, 1997 Indians and brewers tie mark by hitting 11 homeruns in 9 inning game October 22, 1997 the coldest start of any postseason game on record but Indians’ bats come out smoking in Game 4 of the World Series October 26, 1997 Edgar Renteria singles home Craig Counsell, giving the Florida Marlins their first World Series title with a 3-2 win over the Indians December 8, 1997 The Indians sign free agent OF Kenny Lofton to a three-year contract, and free agent P Dwight Gooden to a two-year pact. They also trade OF Marquis Grissom and P Jeff Juden to the Brewers in exchange for P Ben McDonald, Ron Villone, and Mike Fetters. Fetters is then sent to the Athletics in exchange for P Steve Karsay. December 26, 1997 Major League Season RecapMajor League Baseball Season Recap 1997 February 7, 1999 Dennis Martinez announces his retirement April 4, 1999 Hall of Famer and 300 game winner Early Wynn dies at the age of 79 from complications caused by a stroke July 22, 1999 Indians manager Mike Hargrove accidentally hands in an incorrect lineup card, forcing Cleveland to forfeit the designated hitter and bat starting pitcher Charles Nagy in the 7th spot in the batting order July 24, 1999 Indians get a Chili Reception as Yankees rout them 21-1, (Chili Davis goes 5-6) August 7, 1999 Wade Boggs of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays becomes the first major leaguer to hit a home run for his 3,000th hit October 10, 1999 1The Boston Red Sox set an all-time postseason record by scoring 23 runs in defeating the Cleveland Indians, 23 – 7 October 11, 1999 An ailing Pedro Martinez no hits Indians forSix innings to win ALDS January 11, 2000 Bob Lemon dies at the age of 79 May 11, 2000 Manny Ramirez hits a 1st-inning grand slam and adds a two-run home run to lead the Cleveland Indians to a 16 – 0 rout of the Kansas City Royals September 3, 2000 Kenny Lofton’s ties a MLB scoring in 18 straight games March 23, 2001 A panel of veteran baseball writers, historians and executives selects a roster of the Top 100 Greatest Cleveland Indians Players, as part of the club’s 100th Anniversary Celebration. June 22, 2001 The Braves trade John Rocker after his negative comments about New Yorkers, homosexuals, unwed mothers and immigrants appeared in Sports Illustrated. November 7, 2005 Cleveland Indians general manager Mark Shapiro is selected Major League Baseball Executive of the Year by The Sporting News. August 13, 2006 Travis Hafner, during Cleveland’s 11-run first inning at Jacobs Field, ties Don Mattingly’s single-season mark for grand slams September 2, 2006 Cleveland rookie Kevin Kouzmanoff hits a grand slam in his first major league at-bat, on the first pitch October 21, 2007 Boston Red Sox complete a comeback from a three-games-to-one deficit to win the American League Championship Series over the Cleveland Indians June 8, 2010 Tim Wakefield become the Red Sox’ all-time leader in innings pitched passing Roger Clemens June 22, 2010 Jamie Moyer serves up the 505th home run of his major league career July 27, 2011 Ervin Santana, facing only two hitters over the minimum, no-hits the Indians at Progressive Field, 3-1 April 5, 2012 The Indians and Blue Jays set a record by playing 16 innings on Opening Day before Toronto wins the game, 7 – 4, on a three-run homer by J.P. Arencibia April 9, 2015 Four Indians pitchers make a bid for a combined no-hitter February 26, 2016 Cleveland Indians outfielder Abraham Almonte receives an 80-game suspension for testing positive for an anabolic steroid. October 28, 2016 the first World Series game played at Wrigley Field in 71 years, the Indians eke out a 1 – 0 victory over the Cubs November 2, 2016 The Cubs win their first World Series title in 108 years December 26, 2016 Major League Season RecapMajor League Baseball Season Recap 2016 December 21, 2018 Cleveland Blues Team History & Encyclopedia April 4, 2019 Trevor Bauer pulled with no no after 7 March 22, 2022 Indians romp the Red Sox 16-5
 White Sox to have four 20-game winners. Photo courtesy The Baltimore Sun.](https://thisdayinbaseball.com/wp-content/uploads/1971/09/0E7DD4FB-9F3B-4810-83C9-C608ACF706BD.jpeg "On September 26, 1971, Baltimore Orioles pitcher Jim Palmer (left) won his 20th game of the year, becoming the fourth Orioles pitcher to win 20 games in the 1971 season, and making the 1971 Orioles pitching staff the first since that of the 1920 [Chicago](https://www.history.com/topics/chicago) White Sox to have four 20-game winners. Photo courtesy The Baltimore Sun. - This Day In Baseball")
