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100-53 .654 |
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| Standings |
Won the NL |
| Pythagorean |
96-57, 96-57, 96-57 |
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707 /
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| Postseason | Won World Series 4-3 over Detroit Tigers | | Ballpark | Crosley Field | | Park Factors | Batting: 101 / Pitching: 98 | | Attendance | 850,180 (2nd) (5th) | | Spring Training | Tampa, Florida | | Manager | Bill McKechnie | | Coaches | Hank Gowdy, Jimmy Wilson | | Executives | Owner: Powel Crosley Jr., General Manager: Warren Giles | | Minor Leagues | (AA) Indianapolis Indians, (A1) Birmingham Barons, (B) Columbia Reds, (C) Ogden Reds, (C) Tucson Cowboys, (D) Lenoir Reds, (D) Troy Trojans | | Radio | (WSAI) Dick Bray, Harry Hartman, Roger Baker |
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The 1940 Cincinnati Reds
went 100-53
and finished 1st
in the
National League. The Reds
drew 850,180
to Crosley Field.
Paul Derringer, Ernie Lombardi, Frank McCormick and Bucky Walters made the All-Star team. Frank McCormick won the National League Most Valuable Player award.
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