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54-100 .351 |
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8th in the AL (46.5 games back) |
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54-100, 54-100, 54-100 |
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555 /
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| Ballpark | Sportsman's Park | | Park Factors | Batting: 102 / Pitching: 105 | | Attendance | 297,238 (8th) (16th) | | Payroll | $292,630 (11th) | | Spring Training | San Bernardino, California (Perris Hill Park) | | Manager | Marty Marion | | Coaches | Bill Norman, Bob Scheffing, James Crandall | | Executive | President: Bill Veeck Jr. | | Minor Leagues | (AA) San Antonio Missions, (A) Wichita Indians, (A) Lewiston Broncs, (B) Anderson Rebels, (B) York White Roses, (C) Thetford Mines Miners, (C) Pocatello Bannocks, (C) Aberdeen Pheasants, (C) Pine Bluff Judges, (D) Ada Herefords, (D) Valdosta Browns, (D) Wytheville Statesmen | | Radio | (KMOX) Bill Durney, Bud Blattner |
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The 1953 St. Louis Browns
went 54-100
and finished 8th
in the
American League. The Browns
drew 297,238
to Sportsman's Park.
Billy Hunter and Satchel Paige made the All-Star team.
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