March 22 in Cleveland Guardians History: American League approves the sale of the Cleveland Indians by Vernon Stouffer (1972)

On March 22, 1972 — The American League approves the sale of the Cleveland Indians by Vernon Stouffer. A group headed up by businessman Nick Mileti purchases the team for an estimated $9.7 million. Mileti also owns the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association and the Cleveland Crus

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