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Later in 1949, Veeck's first wife ( who had a half-stake in Veeck's share of the team ) divorced him.

With most of his money tied up in the Indians, Veeck was forced to sell the team to a syndicate headed by insurance magnate Ellis Ryan.

Ryan was forced out in in favor of Myron Wilson, who in turn gave way to William Daley in.

Despite this turnover in the ownership, a powerhouse team composed of Feller, Doby, Minnie Miñoso, Luke Easter, Bobby Avila, Al Rosen, Early Wynn, Bob Lemon, and Mike Garcia continued to contend through the early 1950s.

However, Cleveland only won a single pennant in the decade, in 1954, finishing second to the New York Yankees five times.