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Next up is a largely forgotten player that nevertheless still holds the franchise lead in games played.

Next on the list, a switch-hitter who ran like a penguin ...

A key offensive player on the early '60s teams, John Romano was part of two extremely important trades that helped set the course of the Indians for perhaps decades to come.

Steve O'Neill disproved the axiom "you can't teach an old dog new tricks" by become an very good hitter after being a defensive specialist his first seven seasons.

Another history lesson of a player most people did not know played for the Tribe, let alone in the major leagues.

When we finalized the Top 100 list, Al Smith didn't really stand out. But as I got to know him through research, the more I realized what a fine player he was.

From 1979 until 1999, Mike Hargrove was part of the Indians organization in some capacity, whether as a player, minor-league coach, minor-league manager, major-league coach, and finally major-league manager.

In that near-magical 1959 season, Tito Francona was the driving force behind what turned out to be the Indians' last pennant contender for 35 years.

The Top 100 Indians countdown continues with #82 Odell Hale

The Top 100 Indians countdown continues with #83 Jack Graney