The Cleveland Guardians were founded in 1901. The franchise Also played as Cleveland Indians Cleveland Naps Cleveland Bronchos and Cleveland Blues. The Cleveland Guardians have played for 6 Pennants, participated in 16 playoff series, and in 2 World Series. So far there are 35 players that have been inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
- The Guardians retired the jersey number 3 in honor of Earl Averill.
- The Guardians retired the jersey number 5 in honor of Lou Boudreau.
- The Guardians retired the jersey number 14 in honor of Larry Doby.
- The Guardians retired the jersey number 18 in honor of Mel Harder.
- The Guardians retired the jersey number 19 in honor of Bob Feller.
- The Guardians retired the jersey number 20 in honor of Frank Robinson.
- The Guardians retired the jersey number 21 in honor of Bob Lemon.
- The Guardians retired the jersey number 25 in honor of Jim Thome.
- The All MLB retired the jersey number 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson.