1940 St. Louis Browns season

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Record 67–87 (.435) Owner(s) Donald Lee Barnes Manager(s) Fred Haney		League place 6th General manager(s) Bill DeWitt
Local radio KMOX (France Laux) KWK (John O'Hara, Johnny Neblett) KXOK (Alex Buchan, Gabby Street, Ray Schmidt)

The 1940 St. Louis Browns season involved the Browns finishing 6th in the American League with a record of 67 wins and 87 losses.

Offseason

December 8, 1939: Moose Solters was traded by the Browns to the Chicago White Sox for Rip Radcliff.

Prior to 1940 season: Ray Coleman was signed as an amateur free agent by the Browns.

August 3, 1940: Willis Hudlin was signed as a free agent by the Browns.

Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in

Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in

Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts

Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts

Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts

LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: Tyler, Paragould

Palestine club folded, June 5, 1940

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