Fascinating Facts About The Cleveland Guardians

Initially called the Cleveland Bluebirds or Blues, they later became the Cleveland Bronchos in 1902

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In 1915, the franchise adopted the name Cleveland Indians, which it used until 2022 when it changed to the Cleveland Guardians

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they won two World Series championships: the first in 1920 and the second in 1948

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The 1948 team featured notable players like shortstop-manager Lou Boudreau

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outfielder Larry Doby - the first African American to play in the AL

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The Guardians currently hold the longest championship drought in Major League Baseball (MLB)

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Over the years, they’ve won six American League (AL) pennants and two World Series titles

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