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1963 Detroit Tigers 1963 Detroit Tigers
1962/1964
Record 79-83 .488
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Standings 5th in the AL (25.5 games back)
Pythagorean 81-81, 81-81, 81-81
Runs (S/A) 700 / 703
BallparkTiger Stadium
Park FactorsBatting: 103 / Pitching: 103
Attendance821,952 (5th) (12th)
Spring TrainingLakeland, Florida (Henley Field)
ManagersBob Scheffing, Chuck Dressen
CoachesBob Swift, George Myatt, Pat Mullin, Phil Cavarretta, Stubby Overmire, Tom Ferrick, Wayne Blackburn
ExecutiveOwner/President: John E. Fetzer
Minor Leagues(AAA) Syracuse Chiefs, (AA) Knoxville Smokies, (A) Duluth-Superior Dukes, (A) Jamestown Tigers, (A) Thomasville Tigers, (A) Lakeland Tigers
Radio (WKMH) Ernie Harwell, George Kell
TV (WJBK) Ernie Harwell, George Kell

The 1963 Detroit Tigers went 79-83 and finished 5th in the American League. The Tigers drew 821,952 to Tiger Stadium. Jim Bunning and Al Kaline made the All-Star team. Gold Glove winners for 1963 included Al Kaline.

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