1964 Kansas City Athletics
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1964 Kansas City Athletics / Franchise: Oakland Athletics / BR Team Page[edit]
Record: 57-105, Finished 10th in American League (1964 AL)
Managed by Ed Lopat (17-35) and Mel McGaha (40-70)
Coaches: Luke Appling, Babe Dahlgren, Jimmy Dykes, Tom Ferrick, Mel McGaha and Gus Niarhos
History, Comments, Contributions[edit]
The 1964 Kansas City Athletics set a dubious major league record when their relief pitchers allowed a major league record 92 home runs. That record would hold for over 50 years, as it was only topped by the 2016 Cincinnati Reds.
Awards and Honors[edit]
- All-Stars: Rocky Colavito and John Wyatt
- Topps All-Star Rookie Team: Bert Campaneris (SS)
Standings[edit]
| American League | W | L | Pct. | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Yankees | 99 | 63 | .611 | -- |
| Chicago White Sox | 98 | 64 | .605 | 1 |
| Baltimore Orioles | 97 | 65 | .599 | 2 |
| Detroit Tigers | 85 | 77 | .525 | 14 |
| Los Angeles Angels | 82 | 80 | .506 | 17 |
| Cleveland Indians | 79 | 83 | .488 | 20 |
| Minnesota Twins | 79 | 83 | .488 | 20 |
| Boston Red Sox | 72 | 90 | .444 | 27 |
| Washington Senators | 62 | 100 | .383 | 37 |
| Kansas City Athletics | 57 | 105 | .352 | 42 |
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