1940 Cincinnati Reds

1940 Cincinnati Reds / Franchise: Cincinnati Reds / BR Team Page

Record: 100-53, Finished 1st in National League (1940 NL)

Clinched Pennant: September 18, 1940, At Philadelphia Phillies

World Series Champs

Managed by Bill McKechnie

Coaches: Hank Gowdy and Jimmie Wilson

Ballpark: Crosley Field

History, Comments, Contributions

The 1940 Cincinnati Reds claimed the franchise's second World Series title, following the tainted one gained in 1919.

Awards and Honors

• All-Stars: Paul Derringer, Ernie Lombardi, Frank McCormick and Bucky Walters
• NL MVP: Frank McCormick
• Manager of the Year Award: Bill McKechnie

World Series

Game	Score	Date	Location	Attendance
1	Tigers – 7, Reds – 2	October 2	Crosley Field	31,793
2	Tigers – 3, Reds – 5	October 3	Crosley Field	30,640
3	Reds – 4, Tigers – 7	October 4	Briggs Stadium	52,877
4	Reds – 5, Tigers – 2	October 5	Briggs Stadium	54,093
5	Reds – 0, Tigers – 8	October 6	Briggs Stadium	55,189
6	Tigers – 0, Reds – 4	October 7	Crosley Field	30,481
7	Tigers – 1, Reds – 2	October 8	Crosley Field	26,854

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