The team finished in fifth place in the American League West with a record of 73 wins and 87 losses, 15 games behind the first-place California Angels.
The team opened the season with reserve infielder Don Kessinger acting as player-manager.
He was relieved of his managerial duties on August 2, with the team's record at 46-60, at which point he also retired as a player.
He was replaced by coach Tony La Russa, making his major league managerial debut.
It was held during a scheduled twi-night doubleheader between the Chicago White Sox and the Detroit Tigers.