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60-94 .390 |
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| Standings |
6th in the AL (40.5 games back) |
| Pythagorean |
58-96, 56-98, 56-98 |
| Runs
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695 /
923 |
| Ballpark | Briggs Stadium | | Park Factors | Batting: 99 / Pitching: 102 | | Attendance | 884,658 (5th) (7th) | | Payroll | $335,160 (8th) | | Spring Training | Lakeland, Florida (Henley Field) | | Manager | Fred Hutchinson | | Coaches | Bob Swift, Rick Ferrell, Ted Lyons | | Executive | President: Walter O. Briggs Jr. | | Minor Leagues | (AAA) Buffalo Bisons, (AA) Little Rock Travelers, (AA) Montgomery Grays, (B) Durham Bulls, (C) Jackson Senators, (C) Bakersfield Indians, (D) Wausau Timberjacks, (D) Jamestown Falcons | | Radio | (WKMH/WJBK) Dizzy Trout, Van Patrick | | TV | (WJBK) Dizzy Trout, Van Patrick |
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The 1953 Detroit Tigers
went 60-94
and finished 6th
in the
American League. The Tigers
drew 884,658
to Briggs Stadium.
Harvey Kuenn made the All-Star team. Harvey Kuenn won the American League Rookie of the Year award.
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