In the 1976 Cleveland Indians season, where the team finished with an 81-78 record, the rookie team GCL Indians entered the Gulf Coast League under Coach Jack Cassini while the Toledo Mud Hens entered the International League with Coach Red Davis.
The Cleveland Indians finished the 1976 MLB season with an 8178 win-loss record. Rookie GCL Indians Gulf Coast League Jack Cassini Toledo Mud Hens International League Joe Sparks 
