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Former Cleveland Indians' slugger Andre Thornton: ex-Tribe star overcame personal tragedy to put together a productive 14-year career in majors. (Where Are They Now?).(Interview)(Statistical Data Included)
WITH NEARLY A DECADE OF consistent success since 1994, it's easy to forget the dark decades of Cleveland Indians baseball.
The team never finished above third place from 1960 to 1993. Pennant races--and even the first division--were foreign concepts, as the Tribe never came closer than 11 games out of first place in that time.
Heroes were scarce during Cleveland's lean decades, but one player established himself as a quality performer and stabilizing influence.
Andre Thornton spent a decade (1977-1987) with the Indians, and he was one of the few consistent positives for a perpetually struggling franchise. Even with his ability to drive in runs ...
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