Cleveland Indians Mount Rushmore

Despite a history that has been fraught with disappointment, the Cleveland Indians have had quite a few stellar players. Which of those players are on their Mount Rushmore?

When the Cleveland Indians and Chicago Cubs faced off in the 2016 World Series, we knew one streak would come to an end. The two teams that had gone the longest in MLB without a World Series championship were facing off, the Curse of the Billy Goat and the Curse of Rocky Colavito going head to head. It took seven games, and extra innings, and the world as we know it coming to an end. Amazingly, this was predicted by one baseball fan back in 2014.

The Cubs eventually walked away with the title, leaving the Indians still without a championship since 1948. This continued a history of disappointment for Cleveland, which, despite some talented teams, have struggled to reach the postseason. From 1901 through 1994, they only had three playoff appearances, despite some incredibly talented rosters.

Even in their Golden Era, the disappointment remained. From 1995 though 2001, they made the playoffs six times, and reached the World Series twice. And yet, they still could not get over the hump, as Colavito’s curse lives on. Perhaps one day, and maybe even in the near future, that will change.

Through that disappointment, there have been a number of great players on the Cleveland Indians. Which of those players comprise their Mount Rushmore?