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Marc Bona, cleveland.com
Guardians 2025 home opener
With temperatures in the 30s, fans bundled for Opening Day in Cleveland.
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Marc Bona, cleveland.com
Guardians 2025 home opener
The Wienermobile rolled up to the Baseball Heritage Museum at League Park.
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Marc Bona, cleveland.com
Guardians 2025 home opener
The Frank Robinson statue stands in centerfield in Heritage Park. Robinson’s debut as Cleveland manager was 50 years ago today – April 8, 1975.
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Erin Lachowski
Guardians 2025 home opener
Ed Lachowski attended his 71st home opener. (Photo courtesy of Erin Lachowski)
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Marc Bona, cleveland.com
Guardians 2025 home opener
Who doesn’t like the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile? Hot dogs and baseball, all American.
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Marc Bona, cleveland.com
Guardians 2025 home opener
Parking hit $90 – not atypical for a big game in Cleveland.
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Marc Bona, cleveland.com
Guardians 2025 home opener
Vendors sold everything from shirts to hats to hoodies and more.
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Marc Bona, cleveland.com
Guardians 2025 home opener
The wall behind the bar at Jolene’s depicts an American flag.
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Marc Bona, cleveland.com
Guardians 2025 home opener
Vendor Greg Wyatt says hats are big sellers.
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Marc Bona, cleveland.com
Guardians 2025 home opener
A smart purchase on a day with temperatures in the 30s.
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Marc Bona, cleveland.com
Guardians 2025 home opener
Eileen Lane of A Special Wish Foundation welcomed folks to Jolene’s on East 4th Street. The new country bar was open for the day as a fundraiser for the non-profit.
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Marc Bona, cleveland.com
Guardians 2025 home opener
Jolene’s on East 4th Street is planning to open in about a month.
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Marc Bona, cleveland.com
Guardians 2025 home opener
Rosie and Beth Hayes – daughter and mom – were early birds outside the centerfield gates.
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Marc Bona, cleveland.com
Guardians 2025 home opener
The Frank Robinson statue depicts the player-manager holding the lineup card. His first game as manager was April 8, 1975, 50 years ago.
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Marc Bona, cleveland.com
Guardians 2025 home opener
Some of the tailgaters in the lot between Sumner and Carnegie avenues got there about 7 a.m.