During the 2011 season, the Cleveland Indians bailed on bobblheads, claiming that attendance studies did not support the cost incurred by curating the sub-foot figurines. While a Mike Hargrove “Human Rain Delay” bobble saw the light of day, that would be it for what would ultimately be a fun year in Wahoo Country.
But for 2012, bobbleheads are back. And in a very big way.
Trading in nostalgia and recognizing the popularity of the Kenny Lofton bobblehead from 2010, the Indians have decided that the K-Love release required some additional company vis a vis the way-back machine. Throughout the 2012 MLB season, the Indians will provide fans with the opportunity to take home bobbleheads of Joe Carter (May 20), Carlos Baerga (June 3), Sandy Alomar Jr. (July 4), and Gaylor Perry (Aug 12). In addition, the team will release an Asdrubal Cabrera bobble on July 18.
For the non-traditional fans, you may be taking a trip down I-71 as the Columbus Clippers — back-to-back Tri...
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PLAYERS:
Kenny Lofton,
Carlos Baerga,
Sandy Alomar,
Asdrubal Cabrera,
Bobby Rahal
TEAMS: Cleveland Indians, Cleveland Browns, Ohio State Buckeyes
TEAMS: Cleveland Indians, Cleveland Browns, Ohio State Buckeyes
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