Cleveland Indians Executives: Alva Bradley, Cyril Slapnicka, Frank Kohlbecker
The page from the 1937 sports publication "Who's Who in the Major Leagues" features key executives of the Cleveland Indians, highlighting their roles and backgrounds. Alva Bradley, the president, played a significant role in acquiring the team in 1927. Born on February 28, 1884, Bradley was educated at the University School in Cleveland and Cornell University. He was also a real estate operator and industrialist, known for his loyalty to the team. Cyril C. (Cy) Slapnicka, the assistant to the president, succeeded Billy Evans and was a former pitcher who began his career in the early 1900s. He was involved in various minor league teams and had a scouting background. Frank Kohlbecker, the secretary, took on his role in 1936 after Walter H. McNichols and had an extensive history in the minor leagues, including stints with teams like Maysville and Nashville.