It was nice while it lasted

The coolest sports record ever set in Cleveland is no more. The Red Sox sold out their 456th consecutive home game last night, eclipsing the record set in the early days of the ballpark then known as Jacobs Field. As if to cement the disappointment, the Indians lost a 14-3 rout to the Orioles at the same time.

We still have our retired number -- I'm sure the Indians won't take down the words "455 THE FANS" from the post they've been painted on, assuring that no Indian will ever wear the number 455. And we still have the memories of the way the Tribe dominated the AL Central Division between 1995 and 2001, and the two World Series appearances.

So now the record sits in Fenway Park. Say what you will about Boston fans, but they do support their teams. Even if they just show up to boo, they buy tickets.