When Nichting appeared for the Indians on the mound in September of 2000 , he was the first to do so for the Indians in the number .
Nichting was not the first with strong ties to Cleveland to wear it on the biggest stage .
When Nichting appeared for the Indians on the mound in September of 2000 , he was the first to do so for the Indians in the number , but he was not the first with strong ties to Cleveland to wear it on the biggest stage .