The last time the Cleveland Indians won the World Series was in 1948, of course. As we await another run, here are some vintage photos from that magical season.
Boston Braves Alvin Dark doubles against the left field wall during the 6th inning while Cleveland Indians outfielder Dale Mitchell watches the ball during the 1948 World SeriesBoston Braves Earl Torgeson runs past Cleveland Indians first baseman Ed Robinson during the 6th game of the 1948 World Series in BostonBoston Braves first baseman Earl Torgeson steals second base during game one of the World Series, with Indians’ Lou Boudreau covering, 1948Boston Braves pitcher Warren Spahn receives congratulations from Bill Salkeld in Game 5 of the World Series against the Cleveland Indians in 1948Boston Braves player Alvin Dark reaches first safely on a bunt in game six of the 1948 World Series–Cleveland Indians first baseman Eddie Robinson awaits the throwBoston Braves player Earl Torgeson slides into second base safely with Cleveland Indians player Eddie Robinson covering the bag, 1948 World SeriesCleveland Indian fans wait for World Series tickets in 1948Boston Braves’ Alvin Dark is out at first in World Series game one, Indians’ Eddie Robinson makes the play with Bob Feller covering, 1948Cleveland Indian Larry Doby slides into 2nd base and is called out in the third game of the 1948 World SeriesCleveland Indians celebrating their pennant victory against the Boston Red Sox in 1948Cleveland Indians fans in the streets before the 1948 World SeriesCleveland Indians fans sit in Cleveland Stadium Gate E during the 1948 World SeriesCleveland Indians infielder attempts a tag of Boston Braves player in World Series game–1948Cleveland Indians outfielder Larry Doby makes 2nd on a double in the 2nd inning of the 2nd World Series game in 1948Cleveland Indians leaving Boston Braves field after winning the World Championship in 1948Cleveland Indians pitcher Gene Bearden is carried by his teammates after winning the American League Pennant – 1948Cleveland Indians player-manager Lou Boudreau (left) and owner Bill Veeck (right) wave to fans during parade to celebrate their World Series championship–1948Cleveland Indians players Larry Doby and Dale Mitchell wave to fans during parade celebrating their World Series championship–1948Cleveland Indians teammates walk injured pitcher Don Black off the field in 1948Cleveland Stadium packed with crowds for the 3rd World Series game – Cleveland Indians versus the Boston BravesJoe McCarthy (Red Sox) congratulates Lou Boudreau (Indians) after the Cleveland Indians win the American League Pennant in 1948Crowds outside of Cleveland Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio during the World Series of 1948Lou Boudreau of the Cleveland Indians runs to first base in the 2nd World Series Game – 1948Overflow crowd in Cleveland Stadium for the 1948 World SeriesPhil Masi of the Boston Braves scores the only run of the 1st World Series game in 1948Satchel Paige of the Cleveland Indians winding up for a pitch as the Indians President Bill Veeck looks on – 1948Street vendor sells Cleveland Indians World Series pennants in 1948
