Legendary Players & Managers
16 entries in the Cleveland Guardians compendium.
Al RosenThe Hebrew Hammer: AL MVP, first rookie to lead league in homers, and five straight 100-RBI seasons.Nap LajoieThe Frenchman who set the AL batting record and gave Cleveland its NapsEarl AverillHall of Fame center fielder for the Cleveland Indians, known as 'the Earl of Snohomish'.Bob LemonHall of Fame pitcher and manager who led Cleveland to the 1948 World Series title.Jim ThomeHall of Fame power hitter with 612 home runs and 13 walk-off homers.Rocky ColavitoThe Bronx-born slugger who hit four homers in one game and never made an error in a full season.Kenny LoftonA speedster who rewrote the postseason playbook and anchored Cleveland's center field for a decade.Lou BoudreauHall of Fame shortstop, player-manager of the 1948 champions, and inventor of the Boudreau shift.Tris SpeakerThe Gray Eagle: Hall of Fame center fielder and Cleveland Indians player-manager.Al SimmonsHall of Fame outfielder known as 'Bucketfoot Al' who starred for the Philadelphia Athletics and coached…Joe GordonFlash Gordon: Hall of Fame second baseman for the Yankees and Indians.Joe CarterAmerican former MLB outfielder and first baseman, known for his 1993 World Series walk-off home run.Francisco LindorPuerto Rican shortstop drafted by Cleveland in 2011 who starred for the Indians from 2015 to 2020.Emmanuel ClaseDominican closer and franchise saves leader for the Cleveland Guardians.Shane BieberShane Bieber: Cy Young winner, two-time All-Star, and Toronto Blue Jays pitcher.Wes FerrellRight-handed pitcher and record-setting hitter.
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