1953 Washington Senators

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1953 Washington Senators / Franchise: Minnesota Twins / BR Team Page[edit]

Record: 76-76, Finished 5th in American League (1953 AL)

Managed by Bucky Harris

Coaches: Nick Altrock, Joe Fitzgerald, Joe Haynes and George Myatt

Ballpark: Griffith Stadium

History, Comments, Contributions[edit]

The 1953 Washington Senators were the last edition of the team for which Nick Altrock served as a coach, having been in the position every single season since 1912.

Awards and Honors[edit]

Standings[edit]

American League W L Pct. GB
New York Yankees 99 52 .656 --
Cleveland Indians 92 62 .604 2
Chicago White Sox 89 65 .578 11.5
Boston Red Sox 84 69 .549 16
Washington Senators 76 76 .500 23.5
Detroit Tigers 60 94 .325 40.5
Philadelphia Athletics 59 95 .383 41.5
St. Louis Browns 54 100 .351 46.5