The 1971 Cleveland Indians season was the 71st in franchise history. The team finished sixth in the American League East with a record of 60–102, 43 games behind the Baltimore Orioles. Regular season In the summer of 1971, Indians owner Vernon Stouffer was entertaining overtures with regards to the Cleveland Indians playing 27 to 30 home dates a year in New Orleans. Season standings Record vs. opponents Opening Day Lineup Roster Player stats Batting Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; R = Runs; H = Hits; 2B = Doubles; 3B = Triples; HR = Home runs; RBI = Run batted in; AVG = Batting average; SB = Stolen bases Pitching Note: W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; G = Games pitched; GS = Games started; SV = Saves; IP = Innings pitched; R = Runs allowed; ER = Earned runs allowed; BB = Walks allowed; K = Strikeouts Awards and honors All-Star Game Ray Fosse, Gold Glove Award Farm system Notes References 1971 Cleveland Indians at Baseball Reference 1971 Cleveland Indians at Baseball Almanac Cleveland Guardians seasons Cleveland Indians season Cincinnati Indians