The Cleveland Indians continued to compete in the AL East of MLB throughout the 1980's. Cleveland Municipal Stadium remained the team's beloved ballpark on Lake Erie downtown. The Tribe never finished in first but the players were first in the hearts of Tribe fans. Hope endured and the beautiful game of baseball was enjoyed from April till the end of September. Tribe players who stand out in memory include: John Denny, Ross Grimsley, Bob Owchinko, Gary Alexander, Alan Bannister, Joe Charboneau, Miguel Dilone, Jerry Dybzinski, Jorge Orta, Bert Blyleven, Ed Glynn, Chris Bando, Mike Fischlin, Von Hayes, Pat Kelly, Karl Pagel, Neal Heaton, Jerry Reed, Lary Sorensen, Carmen Castillo, Bake McBride, Jack Perconte, Ernie Camacho, Juan Eichelberger, Julio Franco, Broderick Perkins, Pat Tabler, Gorman Thomas, Manny Trillo, Otto Velez, George Vukovich, Steve Comer, Don Schultze, Tom Waddell, Tony Bernazard, Brett Butler, Joe Carter, Mel Hall, Brook Jacoby, Otis Nixon, Vern Ruhle, Curt Wardle, Benny Ayala, Scott Bailes, Doug Jones, Phil Niekro, Ken Schrom, Rich Yett, Steve Carlton, John Farrell, Andy Allanson, Jay Bell, Rick Dempsey, Tommy Hinzo, Bud Black, Terry Francona, Ron Kittle, Willie Upshaw, Ron Washington, Steve Olin, Jesse Orosco, Albert Belle, Jerry Browne, Felix Fermin, Pat Keedy, Brad Komminsk, Oddibe McDowell, Pete O'Brien and many more!
