1943 Detroit Tigers

1943 Detroit Tigers / Franchise: Detroit Tigers / BR Team Page

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

Managed by Steve O'Neill

Coach: Al Vincent

Ballpark: Briggs Stadium

History, Comments, Contributions

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

• All-Stars: Hal Newhouser, Dick Wakefield and Rudy York

Standings

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