SOX

4th
83-79
15

1966

Where they wound up
how many games they won
how far back they finished

CUBS

10th
59-103
36

 LEO DUROCHER
He Turned Losers into Winners

* Takes reins in 1966, Cubs finish 10th
* Early move: makes Fergie a starter
* 28 game improvement from '66 to '67
* Does hit TV commercials for Schlitz
* Builds team for '69 run
* 9-1/2 game lead in August evaporates
* Leo didn't rest his players (one theory)
* Post-'69 teams contend, but can't do it
* Leo is dumped in '72

Outfielder Tommy Agee steals 44, bats .273,
is named AL Rookie of the Year
Rookie Ken Holtzman faces Sandy Koufax,
pitches 8 no-hit innings, wins 2-1
Newcomer Ferguson Jenkins is 6-8, next year
he'll win 20 		Go to previous year or next year Results
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