1971 AL Pennant
The 1971 A's won 101 games but fell short of the pennant.
The Oakland Athletics won their first American League pennant since 1931 in 1972, not 1971. In 1971, the A's won 101 games and claimed the AL West division crown but lost to the Baltimore Orioles in the American League Championship Series.
Quick Facts
- Year
- 1971
- League
- American League
- Alcs opponent
- Baltimore Orioles
- Manager
- Dick Williams
- Ace pitcher
- Catfish Hunter
- Star batter
- Reggie Jackson
- World series result
- Lost to Pittsburgh Pirates
Lore & Background
The 1971 Athletics won 101 games, their first 100-win season since finishing 107–45 in 1931. However, they lost to the Baltimore Orioles in the American League Championship Series. The team did not win the pennant until 1972.
Reader's Guide
The 1971 season marked the A's first division title after two consecutive second-place finishes. Key players included Reggie Jackson, who hit 47 home runs in 1969, and Vida Blue, who won the AL Cy Young Award in 1971.
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