1945 Washington Senators
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1945 Washington Senators / Franchise: Minnesota Twins / BR Team Page[edit]
Record: 87-67, Finished 2nd in American League (1945 AL)
Managed by Ossie Bluege
Coaches: Nick Altrock, Joe Fitzgerald, Joe Judge and Clyde Milan
History, Comments, Contributions[edit]
The 1945 Washington Senators played in cavernous Griffith Stadium. Even though the team finished a close second to the Detroit Tigers], the Senators hit just one home run at home that year, an amazing statistic for the live ball era.
Awards and Honors[edit]
- All-Stars: George Case, Rick Ferrell and Dutch Leonard
- Manager of the Year Award: Ossie Bluege
Standings[edit]
| American League | W | L | Pct. | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Tigers | 88 | 65 | .575 | -- |
| Washington Senators | 87 | 67 | .565 | 1.5 |
| St. Louis Browns | 81 | 70 | .536 | 6 |
| New York Yankees | 81 | 71 | .533 | 6.5 |
| Cleveland Indians | 73 | 72 | .503 | 11 |
| Chicago White Sox | 71 | 78 | .477 | 15 |
| Boston Red Sox | 71 | 83 | .461 | 17.5 |
| Philadelphia Athletics | 52 | 98 | .357 | 34.5 |
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