Downtown in Cleveland in Cuyahoga County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

1995 American League Champions

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 19, 2021

1. 1995 American League Champions Marker

Inscription. After decades of dormancy, Cleveland was awakened by the Indians steamrolling to an A.L. Central Division Title, their first title in 41 years. Their record of 100-44 allowed them to win the division by a MLB record 30 games. Thrilling victories were the theme in ’95. Two highlights included Tony Pena’s 13th inning home run at 2am to give tribe 5-4 win in ALDS Game One and Kenny Lofton scoring from second on a passed ball in ALCS to send the Indians to their first World Series since 1954. Despite the Indians falling to the Braves 4-2 in the World Series, it was a magical year and start of a new era.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1995.

Location. 41° 29.832′ N, 81° 41.062′ W. Marker is in Cleveland, Ohio, in Cuyahoga County. It is in Downtown. It can be reached from the intersection of East 9th Street and Larry Doby Way, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located at the Cleveland Indians Progressive Field north entrance, in front of Gate C-1. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2401 Ontario Street, Cleveland OH 44115, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Ohio’s Lake Erie Shore

and in the Western Reserve.

It is also in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Alomar Saves Season (here, next to this marker); 1997 American League Champions (here, next to this marker); Manny vs. Eckersley = Wow!

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(here, next to this marker); Lou Boudreau (here, next to this marker); 1954 American League Champions (here, next to this marker); First Division Title Since 1954 (a few steps from this marker); All-Star MVP (a few steps from this marker); Inaugural Game (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cleveland.

Also see . . .
1. 1995 Cleveland Indians Season (Wikipedia). The Indians won the Central Division by an overwhelming 30 games over the second-place Kansas City Royals, and they went into the playoffs going strong. In their American League Division Series, the Indians defeated the Boston Red Sox in a three game sweep. Next, in the American League Championship Series, the Indians defeated the Seattle Mariners four games to two. (Submitted on September 21, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. 1995 American League Championship Series (Wikipedia). Since the 1954 World Series, the Indians had not made the postseason, which included a stretch from 1977 to 1989 where they placed fourth or worst every year. When the Indians moved into Jacobs Field (now named Progressive

Marker detail: 1995 American League Champions image. Click for full size.

2. Marker detail: 1995 American League Champions

Field), success immediately followed. In their first World Series appearance since 1954, the Indians lost to the Braves in six games. The Indians remained a World Series contender until the early 2000s. By that time many of their stars, such as Manny Ramirez, Sandy Alomar, and Jim Thome, had moved to other teams. (Submitted on September 21, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 19, 2021

3. 1995 American League Champions Marker

Progressive Field Gate C-1 in background.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 262 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 21, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.