1961 Cleveland Indians Team Roster and Game Schedule Overview
The 1961 Baseball Facts Book entry for the Cleveland Indians outlines the team's roster, statistics, and game schedule for the year. Key infielders include Mike de la Hoz, Woodie Held, and Joe Morgan, with Bubba Phillips and Johnny Temple also contributing. Notable outfielders are Walter Bond, Tito Francona, and Jimmy Piersall. The pitching staff is highlighted by John Antonelli and Gary Bell, among others. The managers and coaches listed include Jimmie Dykes and Mel Harder. The statistics feature impressive performances, such as batting leader Harvey Kuenn with a .308 average and various records for home runs and runs batted in. Game attendance at Cleveland Stadium reached 950,985 in 1960, which had a capacity of 73,811.