The Indians' improved play this season was reflected in an increase in attendance.
View full sizeJim Thome was the focus of attention as the entire Indians team greeted fans entering Progressive Field for Sunday's home finale. The Indians' attendance increased from roughly 1.4 million in 2010 to 1.8 million this season.CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Clubhouse confidential: The Indians' improved play this season was reflected in an increase in attendance. They drew just over 1.8 million fans after drawing just under 1.4 million last year.
"I'm very grateful for the support of our fans all year long," said manager Manny Acta on Sunday, "especially on a day like today when the Browns are playing in town. I thought it was a really good crowd and I'd like to thank them."
The Indians drew 22,539 to Sunday's home finale. Just how much of the revenue generated by the increase in attendance will be used to improve the club has yet to be determined, GM Chris Antonetti said recently.
Giving back: Matt LaPorta will join SportsTime Ohio President Jim Liberatore and others on a trip to Haiti to assist the country as it recovers from the 2010 earthquake that killed an estimated 300,000 people.
"Since the earthquake I've wanted to go to Haiti be a part of helping in whatever it may be," said LaPorta. "Jim Liberatore asked me if I wanted to go and I'm really excited about it."
LaPorta and the STO team will leave on Oct. 6 and stay four days, visiting schools, support facilities and orphanages.
Stat of the day: Opening Day 2012 at Progressive Field is 193 days away.
Source: http://www.cleveland.com/tribe/index.ssf/2011/09/a_grateful_manny_acta_thanks_t.html
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