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77-77 .500 |
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5th in the AL (15 games back) |
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83-71, 83-71, 83-71 |
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659 /
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| Ballpark | Briggs Stadium | | Park Factors | Batting: 107 / Pitching: 107 | | Attendance | 1,098,924 (2nd) (6th) | | Spring Training | Lakeland, Florida (Henley Field) | | Managers | Jack Tighe, Bill Norman | | Coaches | Billy Hitchcock, Don Lund, Willis Hudlin, Tommy Henrich | | Executive | President: Harvey R. Hansen | | Minor Leagues | (AAA) Charleston Senators, (AA) Birmingham Barons, (AA) Augusta Tigers, (A) Lancaster Red Roses, (B) Durham Bulls, (C) Idaho Falls Russets, (D) Erie Sailors, (D) Decatur Commodores, (D) Valdosta Tigers, (D) Montgomery Rebels | | Radio | (WKMH) Mel Ott, Van Patrick | | TV | (WJBK) Mel Ott, Van Patrick |
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The 1958 Detroit Tigers
went 77-77
and finished 5th
in the
American League. The Tigers
drew 1,098,924
to Briggs Stadium.
Al Kaline and Harvey Kuenn made the All-Star team. Gold Glove winners for 1958 included Frank Bolling and Al Kaline.
(Our baseball section is new. A more comprehensive summary of this team will
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