In the 1970's the Cleveland Indians failed in their annual quest to reach the postseason, the ALCS and World Series. However, they played their hearts out and Cleveland Municipal Stadium was the place to be to enjoy the Tribe in person. The team made history in 1975 by hiring the first African American manager, Frank Robinson. At various times the Tribe contended and the fans dreamed of October baseball. However, win or lose, the players went out there and gave it their best shot. Notable Indians from the decade include: Rick Austin, Vince Colbert, Stunning Steve Dunning, Rich Hand. Dennis Higgins, Steve Mingori, Jim Rittwage, Ted Ford, Roy Foster, John Lowenstein, Graig Nettles, Vada Pinson, Ted Uhlaender, Ed Farmer, Alan Foster, Ray Lamb, Kurt Bevacqua, Chris Chambliss, Gomer Hodge, Tom Hilgendorf, Dick Tidrow, Milt Wilcox, Buddy Bell, Jack Brohamer, Alex Johnson, Ron Lolich, Del Unser, Dick Bosman, Gaylord Perry, Brent Strom, Tom Timmerman, Alan Ashby, Leo Cardenas, Frank Duffy, Dave Duncan, John Ellis, Oscar Gamble, George Hendrick, Tom Ragland, Charlie Spikes, Rusty Torres, Fred Beene, Tom Buskey, Jim Kern, Jim Perry, Fritz Peterson, Rico Carty, Angel Hermoso, Duane Kuiper, Frank Robinson, Jim Bibby, Jackie Brown, Dennis Eckersley, Dave LaRoche, Blue Moon Odom, Rick Waits, Pat Dobson, Don Hood, Alfredo Griffin, Joe Lis, Rick Manning, Boog Powell, Wayne Garland, Sid Monge, Larvell Blanks, Bruce Bochte, Paul Dade, Johnny Grubb, Bill Melton, Jim Norris, Andre Thornton, David Clyde, Mike Paxton, Dan Spillner, Bernie Carbo, Ted Cox, Bo Diaz, Ron Hassey, Willie Horton, Tom Veryzer, Len Barker, Bobby Bonds, Mike Hargrove, Toby Harrah, Cliff Johnson and many more!
