Guardians History
After over a century using a different name, Cleveland’s MLB team adopted this new name in 2022, inspired by large Art Deco statues located on the Hope Memorial Bridge near their stadium.
Who are The Cleveland Guardians
Founded by Dave Thomas in 1969, this chain built its identity around “fresh, never frozen” beef and square patties that, as the founder joked, “don’t cut corners.”
What is Wendy’s
Ruling in the 4th century BCE, this Macedonian king created a vast empire stretching from Greece to Egypt and into northwest India before dying at just 32 years old.
Who is Alexander the Great
Before Progressive Field, the team played in a stadium that opened in 1994 and was originally named after a local banking institution before later being renamed.
What is Jacob’s Field
This Mexican-inspired fast-food chain, known for late-night menus, became closely associated with a bright blue tropical soda flavor called Baja Blast, originally exclusive to its locations.
What is Taco Bell
A student of Plato and later tutor to Alexander the Great, this philosopher wrote extensively on subjects ranging from ethics and politics to biology and logic.
Who is Aristotle
This Hall of Fame slugger, who spent most of his career in Cleveland, hit over 600 home runs and was known for his powerful swing and consistent smile.
Who is Jim Thome
Although now a global giant, this chain began as a barbecue restaurant run by two brothers, before Ray Kroc expanded it and streamlined its menu into a fast-food system.
During the Second Punic War, this Carthaginian general shocked Rome by leading his army—including war elephants—across the Alps into Italy.
Who is Hannibal
In a dramatic 1997 World Series Game 7, Cleveland lost in extra innings after a late-game comeback by this expansion team from Florida.
Who are The Florida Marlins
This chicken-focused chain, founded by Colonel Harland Sanders, uses a “secret blend of 11 herbs and spices” and originally grew through a franchise model tied to roadside restaurants.
What is KFC
This classical Greek philosopher, who questioned Athenian society and was ultimately sentenced to death, is known primarily through the writings of his student Plato.
Socrates
Winning the 1948 World Series, Cleveland was led in part by this dominant pitcher, nicknamed “Rapid Robert,” who also served as a World War II pilot.
Who is Bob Feller
This West Coast chain, founded in 1948, keeps a famously simple menu but has a “secret” menu including items like Animal Style fries and the Double-Double burger.
In-N-Out Burgers
Born as Siddhartha Gautama into a royal family in what is now Nepal, this spiritual teacher abandoned his life of luxury, sought enlightenment through meditation, and went on to found a major world religion centered on the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path.