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
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]
- All-Star: George Case
Standings[edit]
| American League | W | L | Pct. | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Yankees | 106 | 45 | .702 | -- |
| Boston Red Sox | 88 | 61 | .591 | 9½ |
| 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 |
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