1960 Detroit Tigers

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1960 Detroit Tigers / Franchise: Detroit Tigers / BR Team Page[edit]

Record: 71-83, Finished 6th in American League (1960 AL)

Managed by Jimmie Dykes (44-52), Billy Hitchcock (1-0) and Joe Gordon (26-31)

Coaches: Luke Appling, Tom Ferrick, Billy Hitchcock and Jo-Jo White

Ballpark: Briggs Stadium

History, Comments, Contributions[edit]

The 1960 Detroit Tigers made one of the more unusual trades in baseball history on August 3rd when they sent manager Jimmie Dykes to the Cleveland Indians for skipper Joe Gordon.

Awards and Honors[edit]

Standings[edit]

American League W L Pct. GB
New York Yankees 97 57 .630 --
Baltimore Orioles 89 65 .578 8
Chicago White Sox 87 67 .565 10
Cleveland Indians 76 78 .494 21
Washington Senators 73 81 .474 24
Detroit Tigers 71 83 .461 26
Boston Red Sox 65 89 .422 32
Kansas City Athletics 58 96 .377 39