 The team, known by the press and fans as the "South Side Hitmen" hit a since-broken team record 192 home runs and were in first place in the American League West as late as August en route to a third-place finish (90–72).They also drew a team-record 1,657,135 fans to Comiskey (since broken as well).Manager Bob Lemon was named AL Manager of the Year by UPI for his efforts.