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

World Series Victory Drought Ends

October 24, 1995

— Greatest Moments in Progressive Field History —

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Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 19, 2021

1. World Series Victory Drought Ends Marker

Inscription. Indians win first World Series game since 1948, 7-6 over Atlanta, as Eddie Murray hits game-winning single in the 11th inning of Game Three of the 1995 World Series.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is October 24, 1995.

Location. 41° 29.834′ N, 81° 41.073′ W. Marker is in Cleveland, Ohio, in Cuyahoga County. It is in Downtown. Marker can be reached from the intersection of East 9th Street and Larry Doby Way, on the left when traveling north. Marker is embedded in the walkway at the Cleveland Indians Progressive Field north entrance, in front of Gate C-3. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2401 Ontario Street, Cleveland OH 44115, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Larry Doby (here, next to this marker); Frank Robinson (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Larry Doby (here, next to this marker); Tribe Squeezes ALCS Victory from O's (here, next to this marker); Tony Pena Heroics (here, next to this marker); All-Star MVP (here, next to this marker); Bob Feller (here, next to this marker); Thome Hits Longest Homer (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cleveland.

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1. 1995 Cleveland Indians Season. The

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1995 Cleveland Indians season was the Major League Baseball season that led to the Indians returning to the World Series for the first time since 1954. The Indians finished in first place in the American League Central Division with a record of 100 wins and 44 losses. The Indians lost the World Series to the Braves by four games to two, with the Braves winning all three games in Atlanta, and the Indians winning two out of three games in Cleveland. (Submitted on October 15, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. Teams with the Longest Droughts since Winning a World Series. The Cleveland Indians have the longest drought of any active team in the MLB without a World Series title. It has been 72 years since their last Championship, which came in 1948. Since 1948, the Indians have made it to the World Series four times, losing all four times. (Submitted on October 15, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 19, 2021

2. World Series Victory Drought Ends Marker

Progressive Field Gate C-3 in background.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 203 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 15, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.