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Cleveland Indians History: When the Indians had their season pulled out from under them

A look back at a memorable year in Cleveland Indians history.

1918: The year the season got canceled early due to war but the playoffs did not

The 1918 Cleveland Indians had Hall of Famer Stan Coveleski heading up the staff and Hall of Famer Tris Speaker in center field.

Add in supporting cast members like Jim Bagby and Ray Chapman and you had a team that could have been the first Cleveland World Series team ever. If only things had worked out a little differently.