The Cleveland Indians are on a 8 game winning streak overall while also holding a 11 game home victory streak. The hashtag #WINdians has become a popular rally cry on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to celebrate the late inning heroics of this years Wahoo Warriors.
The last few weeks have reminded many Indians fans of the magical teams in the mid to late 1990's which featured some of the greatest players of the generation, including 3 members of the 500 home run club (Jim Thome, Manny Ramirez and Eddie Murray). Below we present you a trip back to your childhood in northeast Ohio with The 9 Reasons You Know You Grew Up A 90's Cleveland Indians Fan.
9. You still call this place 'The Jake'
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8. You defended Albert Belle when he got caught corking his bat...
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7. Then you called him Joey and cursed the day he was born a year later
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6. Unthinkable double-plays became your expectation
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5. 9th inning leads were guaranteed victories
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4. Two of the best home run hitters ever batted #6 and #7 in your lineup
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3. You considered Cleveland the city of Brotherly Love
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2. Legendary pitchers said "WOW"
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And finally...
1. Stealing home from 2nd base was possible
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