1971 Cleveland Indians Key Player Profiles Featuring Ray Fosse
The page from the 1971 Illustrated Digest of Baseball highlights key players for the Cleveland Indians. Ray Fosse, a young catcher at 24, emerged as a star, earning the Indians' Man of the Year Award in 1970 with a .307 average and 18 homers, alongside a Gold Glove. Outfielder Roy Foster, age 25, was noted as "Rookie of the Year" with a .268 average and 23 homers. Pitcher Rich Hand, 22, showed promise with a 3.83 ERA in his debut season. Veteran Steve Hargan, 28, managed a 2.90 ERA after a stint in the minors. Ken Harrelson, 29, highlighted for his 1968 performance with the Red Sox, was recovering from an injury.