1939 Washington Senators

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1939 Washington Senators / Franchise: Minnesota Twins / BR Team Page[edit]

Record: 65-87, Finished 6th in American League (1939 AL)

Managed by Bucky Harris

Coaches: Nick Altrock and Clyde Milan

Ballpark: Griffith Stadium

History, Comments, Contributions[edit]

The 1939 Washington Senators fell from half a game out of first place to 15 games out between May 9-18. No team would duplicate that fall until the 2013 Milwaukee Brewers.

Awards and Honors[edit]

Standings[edit]

American League W L Pct. GB
New York Yankees 106 45 .702 --
Boston Red Sox 88 61 .591
Cleveland Indians 86 66 .566 13
Detroit Tigers 84 70 .545 16
Washington Senators 75 76 .497 23½
Chicago White Sox 65 83 .439 32
Philadelphia Athletics 55 97 .362 44
St. Louis Browns 43 111 .279 64½