1943 Detroit Tigers

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1943 Detroit Tigers / Franchise: Detroit Tigers / BR Team Page[edit]

Record: 78-76, Finished 5th in American League (1943 AL)

Managed by Steve O'Neill

Coach: Al Vincent

Ballpark: Briggs Stadium

History, Comments, Contributions[edit]

The 1943 Detroit Tigers did not score or allow more than five runs in any of their first 17 games. This was a major league record for 69 years, until the 2012 Pittsburgh Pirates topped it.

Awards and Honors[edit]

Standings[edit]

American League W L Pct. GB
New York Yankees 98 56 .636 --
Washington Senators 84 69 .549 13.5
Cleveland Indians 82 71 .536 15.5
Chicago White Sox 82 72 .532 16
Detroit Tigers 78 76 .506 20
St. Louis Browns 72 80 .474 25
Boston Red Sox 68 84 .447 29
Philadelphia Athletics 49 105 .318 49