History of the Blues

The Cleveland Blues of 1901-1902 were among Major League Baseball (MLB) 's most successful teams. The team was founded as a charter member of the American League in 1901 and won three consecutive pennants from 1902-1904. During this time, they also had some impressive individual accomplishments: Nap Lajoie won back-to-back batting titles; Addie Joss threw a perfect game; and Cy Young became baseball’s all-time leader in wins with his victory over Philadelphia Athletics pitcher Rube Waddell on October 2nd, 1904.

Offensively, the team was led by Hall Of Famers Nap Lajoie (.378 AVG/ 28 HRs), Elmer Flick (.308 AVG/ 9 HRs), and Bill Bradley (.295 AVG / 10 HRs). On defense, catcher Lou Criger provided strong leadership behind home plate while shortstop George Davis anchored an infield that included future Hall Of Famer Joe Birmingham at third base. In addition to these players were two other vital contributors: outfielder Jimmy McAleer who hit .312 with 8 home runs, and pitcher Addie Joss who posted an outstanding 1.59 ERA over 349 innings pitched during his tenure as an ace starter for Cleveland Blues from 1902 - 1904 season.

In the 1903 & 04 seasons, the Blues recorded their best records, finishing 103–48 years respectively, making them one of only four teams since 1900 to have multiple 100+ win seasons consecutively. They also set several primary league records, like scoring 841 runs(in 03 seasons) until 1931, when New York Yankees broke it. Their pitching staff, led by Addy Josse, Cy Young, Clark Griffith, etc., made sure no other team got close enough competing against them throughout those 3 magical years posting a combined era of under 2 each year!

Ultimately, it wasn’t enough for World Series glory as they lost out twice – firstly against Pittsburgh Pirates (5 games to 3) and then Boston Americans (4 games to 1). Nevertheless, their contribution can never be forgotten, having laid such firm foundations upon which modern-day MLB is built!