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

Ballpark: Municipal Stadium

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]

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