Early Wynn was an established star with the Washington Senators, and his career achieved greater heights when he was traded to the Cleveland Indians after the 1948 Season.

Bob Lemon sought out his baseball journey as an everyday player in the Outfield, first debuting in 1941, playing five Games that year and another five in 1942 at the Major League level.  During World War II, he joined the Military, missing three years but returned at age 25 and was set to become the starting Centerfielder.  He got off to a great start, with a spectacular diving catch saving the win for the Indians.  Despite this, the Indians had other ideas, as they needed pitching help and thought his past experience on the mound would serve the team better.  They would be right.

Stan Coveleski did not accomplish much in his brief time with the Philadelphia Athletics in 1912, and after a few years in the minors, Covelski was back and ready to dominate.

A two-sport star (Basketball and Baseball) at the University of Illinois, Lou Boudreau focused on Baseball, and the Cleveland Indians were blessed by that decision.