Indians’ season of giving continues at holiday

CLEVELAND — As winter threatened and some snowflakes floated down towards the outfield grass, a section of dormant Progressive Field was warm with activity Sunday afternoon. Children chased mascots and families sat down to share a meal, while overlooking the Indians’ home field.

It has been a season of giving for the Indians, who captured an American League Central title and AL pennant in a memorable year for the franchise. With the holiday season here, the team also wanted to continue giving back to its community with a Thanksgiving feast at the ballpark.

The Tribe hosted several local organizations for the annual event.

“I just think it’s great. We’ve brought different groups here each year,” said Richard Frank, the CEO of OhioGuidestone. “These are people who never had jobs before who are really trying to better themselves, and I’m quite certain they’ve never seen anything like this.”

The Indians had nearly 350 people from OhioGuidestone, Our Lady of the Wayside, Shoes and Clothes for Kids, City Mission and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Cleveland on hand for the Thanksgiving dinner. Team president Chris Antonetti and other members of the front office — including general manager Mike Chernoff — joined in with their families to help host and serve the groups in attendance.

Tribe pitcher Josh Tomlin and his wife, Carlie, were also behind the buffet line to help serve the guests.

Josh Tomlin helped serve meals at the Indians’ annual Thanksgiving dinner. Families and kids from five local charity organizations attended. pic.twitter.com/n5M8yLjVbk

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