The Cleveland 50: Bob Hope Pays Tribute to Municipal Stadium

Bob Hope, who grew up in Cleveland, marked the last Indians game at Municipal Stadium by crooning “Thanks for the Memories” with special lyrics like, “They’ll always make our hearts cheer no matter where they play.” Now, with Hope gone almost 20 years, that meeting-of-legends moment remains pitch perfect. 

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