The Tales from the Tribe Dugout »

Russell Schneider was a sportswriter and columnist for the Cleveland Plain Dealer for thirty-two years. He is the author of The Cleveland Indians Encyclopedia.

Tales from the Tribe Dugout is a colorful journey through the history of the Cleveland Indians. It includes memories, anecdotes, and stories in the players' and managers' own words. The Indians themselves tell about friendships and rivalries, wins and losses, home games and road stands, legends and heroes. Read, for example, about Max Alvis's most embarrassing moment on the field; find out why Mickey Cochrane ordered Harry Eisenstat to intentionally bean a batter; and groan about the time Doc Edwards figured out Cal Ripken's signals to the outfield, and the Indians scored ten runs by knowing what pitch was coming and still managed to lose the game. Some of the featured players included the Alomar brothers, Lou Boudreau, Orel Hershizer, Ralph Kiner, Minnie Minoso, and Omar Vizquel. The latest offering from Indians expert Russell Schneider, Tales from the Tribe Dugout, will provide hours of entertainment for Indians fans and baseball fans alike