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