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103-59 .636 |
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| Standings |
Won the AL |
| Pythagorean |
103-59, 102-60, 103-59 |
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671 /
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| Postseason | Won World Series 4-3 over St. Louis Cardinals | | Ballpark | Tiger Stadium | | Park Factors | Batting: 103 / Pitching: 101 | | Attendance | 2,031,847 (1st) (1st) | | Spring Training | Lakeland, Florida (Joker Marchant Stadium) | | Manager | Mayo Smith | | Coaches | Hal Naragon, Johnny Sain, Tony Cuccinello, Wally Moses | | Executive | Owner/President: John E. Fetzer | | Minor Leagues | (AAA) Toledo Mud Hens, (AA) Montgomery Rebels, (A) Batavia Trojans, (A) Lakeland Tigers, (A) Rocky Mount Leafs | | Radio | (WJR) Ernie Harwell, Ray Lane | | TV | (WJBK) George Kell, Larry Osterman |
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The 1968 Detroit Tigers
went 103-59
and finished 1st
in the
American League. The Tigers
drew 2,031,847
to Tiger Stadium.
Bill Freehan, Willie Horton, Denny McLain and Don Wert made the All-Star team. Denny McLain was honored with the Cy Young award. Denny McLain won the American League Most Valuable Player award. Gold Glove winners for 1968 included Bill Freehan and Mickey Stanley.
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