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1942 Philadelphia Athletics 1942 Philadelphia Athletics
1941/1943
Record 55-99 .357
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Standings 8th in the AL (48 games back)
Pythagorean 52-102, 51-103, 51-103
Runs (S/A) 549 / 801
BallparkShibe Park
Park FactorsBatting: 99 / Pitching: 103
Attendance423,487 (6th) (12th)
Spring TrainingAnaheim, California (La Palma Park)
ManagerConnie Mack
CoachesAl Simmons, Dave Keefe, Earle Brucker Sr., Earle Mack, Lena Blackburne
ExecutivePresident: Connie Mack
Minor Leagues(A) Williamsport Grays, (B) Wilmington Blue Rocks, (C) Newport News Builders
Radio (WIBG) Byrum Saam, Taylor Grant

The 1942 Philadelphia Athletics went 55-99 and finished 8th in the American League. The Athletics drew 423,487 to Shibe Park. Bob Johnson and Hal Wagner made the All-Star team.

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