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

Ballpark: Griffith Stadium

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]

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