Cleveland Indians head coach history

Jim Thorpe

Thorpe was the head coach for the Cleveland Indians in the 1921 season. Thorpe's record as the team's head coach was 3-5-0, making him the most successful head coach in Cleveland Indians history.

Stan Cofall

Cofall was the head coach for the Cleveland Tigers in the 1920 season. Cofall's record as the team's head coach was 0-2-1, making him the second-most successful head coach in Cleveland Indians history.


Cleveland Indians head coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Jim Thorpe 1921 3-5-0 37.5% 0-0
Stan Cofall 1920 0-2-1 16.7% 0-0

Cleveland Indians head coach facts

  • Stan Cofall was the first head coach in Indians history in 1920.
  • Stan Cofall and Jim Thorpe coached the most seasons as the Indians's head coach at one season.
  • Jim Thorpe was the last coach to hold the position of head coach, leaving the role after the 1921 season.