Posted on 09/27/2021 1:40:00 PM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Indians won their last home game before becoming the Guardians, beating the Kansas City Royals 8-3 on Monday to close a run that started in 1915 and will continue next season with a new identity.
The home finale was the club’s final game in Cleveland as the Indians, ending a 106-year run in a city where the name will forever be attached to those of legendary players like Bob Feller, Larry Doby and Jim Thome.
But now the Indians are a memory, just not yet faded or distant.
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Supposedly the 'Chief' comes from the nickname for the mayor at the time the football team relocated, Harold Bartle AKA 'The Chief'. That's their story and they're sticking to it.
Cleveland Geldings
I guess. It would a more convincing story without all the arrowhead stuff.
See my post #26.
Cardinals win their 17th in a row and clinch a berth in the post-season.
I sure wouldn’t want to play them right now.
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