Cleveland Guardians Statue Images

Get unique Ohio-themed images of a Guardians of Transportation. It includes the Ohio script within the border.

Museum-quality posters made on thick matte paper. Add a wonderful accent to your room and office with these posters that are sure to brighten any environment.

• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil
• Paper weight: 189 g/m²
• Opacity: 94%
• ISO brightness: 104%
• Paper is sourced from Japan

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The Guardians of Traffic, often called the Guardians of Transportation, are the direct inspiration for the name of Cleveland's Major League Baseball team, the Cleveland Guardians. Here's the connection:   

Guardians of Traffic: These iconic Art Deco statues stand on the Hope Memorial Bridge, which is located near Progressive Field, where the Cleveland Guardians play.   

The bridge, originally named the Lorain-Carnegie Bridge, is a significant landmark in Cleveland. It was renamed in honor of William Henry Hope, a stonemason who helped carve the Guardians of Traffic, and the father of comedian Bob Hope.  
 
In 2021, after years of controversy surrounding their previous name, the Cleveland Indians announced they would be changing their team name.

The team chose the name "Guardians" as a tribute to the Guardians of Traffic on the Hope Memorial Bridge. The statues are seen as a symbol of Cleveland's history, strength, and resilience.

Symbolism: The team's official website states that the name "Guardians" reflects the traits they, as Clevelanders, take pride in the most—fierce loyalty, unwavering support, and a resolve to stand side by side through thick and thin.   

In essence, the Guardians of Traffic on the Hope Memorial Bridge, a prominent Cleveland landmark, directly inspired the new name of the city's Major League Baseball team, the Cleveland Guardians.