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

Manny Breaks Record

September 20, 1999

— Greatest Moments in Progressive Field History —

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Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 19, 2021

1. Manny Breaks Record Marker

Inscription. Manny Ramirez sets franchise record as he collects RBI #164 with sixth inning three-run homer vs. Toronto. He breaks Hal Trosky’s 1936 mark of 162 RBI.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is September 20, 1999.

Location. 41° 29.829′ N, 81° 41.091′ 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-5. 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. Lou Boudreau (here, next to this marker); Bob Lemon (here, next to this marker); Giambi Dramatic Homer (here, next to this marker); The Comeback (a few steps from this marker); Ejections Spark Game Two Win (a few steps from this marker); 1920 World Series Champions (a few steps from this marker); Mel Harder (a few steps from this marker); 1948 World Series Champions (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cleveland.

Also see . . .
1. Manuel Arístides Ramírez Onelcida. Ramirez began 1999

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on a hot streak, hitting .337 with seven home runs in the month of April. Ramirez's hot hitting continued all season, as he batted .364 in May and reached the All-Star break with 25 home runs and 96 RBI. Despite missing 15 games, he finished 1999 with 165 RBI, the highest total by any player since Jimmie Foxx (1938), and batted an eye-popping .383 against left-handed pitchers. He also batted .383 with runners in scoring position, and .377 with men on base. (Submitted on October 16, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. Manny's three-run homer sets team RBI record. (video of the record-breaking play) (Submitted on October 16, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 19, 2021

2. Manny Breaks Record Marker

Progressive Field Gate C-5 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 84 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 16, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.

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