1961 Cleveland Indians

1961 Cleveland Indians / Franchise: Cleveland Guardians / BR Team Page

Record: 78-83, Finished 5th in American League (1961 AL)

Managed by Jimmie Dykes (77-83) and Mel Harder (1-0)

Coaches: Luke Appling, Mel Harder and Mel McGaha

Ballpark: Cleveland Stadium

Awards and Honors

• All-Stars: Tito Francona, Barry Latman, Jim Perry, Johnny Romano and Johnny Temple
• AL Gold Glove: Jimmy Piersall (OF) and Vic Power (1B)

Standings

American League	W	L	Pct.	GB
New York Yankees	109	53	.673	--
Detroit Tigers	101	61	.623	8
Baltimore Orioles	95	67	.623	14
Chicago White Sox	86	76	.531	23
Cleveland Indians	78	83	.484	30.5
Boston Red Sox	76	86	.469	33
Minnesota Twins	70	90	.438	38
Los Angeles Angels	70	91	.435	38.5
Kansas City Athletics	61	100	.379	47.5
Washington Senators	61	100	.379	47.5