The Cleveland Indians have a rich history that goes all the way back to 1901. Of the American League, they currently play within the Central Division. In the Central Division, the Indians have been a dominant force since it was formed in 1994.
The team in their history has won two World Series titles and both of those titles came long before the 1990’s.
In 1920 came the first World Series Championship for the Indians. In the team’s history, this would be the first time that they won the World Series.
The New York Yankees were the one team dominated the 1920. Indians found themselves in the World Series again, until 1948.
Negro League legend Satchel Paige was signed by the Indians in 1948. Despite his age he was able to put together a solid ERA and record to help the Indians on their way
In the World Series, the Indians would take on the Boston Braves. For the Indians, this would be the 2nd and last World Series title.
The team went on to win the Division title every year between 1995 and 1999, after the Central Division was created in 1994. During that stretch, the team was led by big time players like Albert Belle, Kenny Lofton, Roberto Alomar, Manny Ramirez, Jose Mesa, and Omar Vizquel and it was able to reach the World Series twice.
In the recent years, the Indians have been a contender, but the team has not been able to find the same sort of consistency that they had in the 1990s.
