The 1967 International League was a Class AAA baseball season played between April 25 and September 15. Eight teams played a 140-game schedule, with the top four teams qualifying for the post-season.
The Toledo Mud Hens won the Governors' Cup, defeating the Columbus Jets in the final round of the playoffs.
Team changes The Syracuse Chiefs ended their affiliate with the Detroit Tigers and began an affiliation with the New York Yankees. The Toledo Mud Hens ended their affiliations with the New York Yankees and began an affiliation with the Detroit Tigers.
Teams 1967 International League Team City MLB Affiliate Stadium Buffalo Bisons Buffalo, New York Cincinnati Reds War Memorial Stadium Columbus Jets Columbus, Ohio Pittsburgh Pirates Jets Stadium Jacksonville Suns Jacksonville, Florida New York Mets Wolfson Park Richmond Braves Richmond, Virginia Atlanta Braves Parker Field Rochester Red Wings Rochester, New York Baltimore Orioles Red Wing Stadium Syracuse Chiefs Syracuse, New York New York Yankees MacArthur Stadium Toledo Mud Hens Toledo, Ohio Detroit Tigers Lucas County Stadium Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto, Ontario Boston Red Sox Maple Leaf Stadium
Map of teams
Regular season Summary The Richmond Braves and Rochester Red Wings finished the season tied for first, so a one-game playoff took place to determine the winner. The Braves shutout the Red Wings 2-0 to clinch first place. The Richmond Braves finished with the best record in the league for the first time in franchise history. Jack Tighe of the Toledo Mud Hens was awarded the first ever International League Manager of the Year Award.
Standings 1967 IL Standings at stats-crew.com, URL accessed 18 November 2024. International League Team Win Loss % GB Richmond Braves 81 60 – Rochester Red Wings 80 61 1 Toledo Mud Hens 73 66 7 Columbus Jets 69 71 11.5 Jacksonville Suns 66 73 14 Toronto Maple Leafs 64 75 16 Buffalo Bisons 63 76 17 Syracuse Chiefs 63 77 17.5
League Leaders Batting leaders 1967 IL Batting Leaders at baseball-reference.com, URL accessed 18 November 2024. Stat Player Total AVG Elvio Jiménez, Columbus Jets .340 H Elvio Jiménez, Columbus Jets 164 R Wayne Comer, Toledo Mud Hens 86 2B Steve Demeter, Rochester Red Wings 32 3B Tom Shopay, Syracuse Chiefs 13 HR Jim Beauchamp, Richmond Braves 25 RBI Curt Motton, Rochester Red Wings 70 SB Freddie Patek, Columbus Jets 42
Pitching leaders 1967 Pitching Leaders at baseball-reference.com, URL accessed 18 November 2024. Stat Player Total W Dave Leonhard, Rochester Red Wings 15 L Ernie Broglio, Buffalo Bisons 13 ERA Tug McGraw, Jacksonville Suns 1.99 CG Ron Reed, Richmond Braves 17 SHO Tom Fisher, Rochester Red Wings Ron Reed, Richmond Braves 5 SO Jerry Koosman, Jacksonville Suns 183 IP Ron Reed, Richmond Braves 222.0
Playoffs The Toledo Mud Hens won their first Governors' Cup, defeating the Columbus Jets in five games.
Playoff bracket
Awards International League awards Award name Recipient Most Valuable Player Tommie Aaron, Richmond Braves Pitcher of the Year Dave Leonhard, Rochester Red Wings Rookie of the Year Curt Motton, Rochester Red Wings Manager of the Year Jack Tighe, Toledo Mud Hens
All-star team International League all-star team Position All-star Catcher Johnny Bench, Buffalo Bisons Chris Cannizzaro, Toledo Mud Hens First base Jim Beauchamp, Richmond Braves Second base Félix Millán, Richmond Braves Shortstop Tom Matchick, Toledo Mud Hens Third base Steve Demeter, Rochester Red Wings Outfield Tommie Aaron, Richmond Braves Elvio Jiménez, Columbus Jets Curt Motton, Rochester Red Wings Pitcher Dave Leonhard, Rochester Red Wings Ron Reed, Richmond Braves Bill Short, Columbus Jets Manager Jack Tighe, Toledo Mud Hens
See also 1967 Major League Baseball season
References
External links Minor League Baseball official website