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Kansas City Royals

MLB
Established1969
Major league affiliations
American League (1969 - present)
Central Division (1994 - present)
Retired numbers5, 10, 20, 42
ColorsRoyal Blue, Powder Blue, White      
Kansas City Royals (1969 - present)
Other nicknamesThe Boys in Blue
Ballpark
Kauffman Stadium (1973 - present)
Municipal Stadium (1969-1972)
Major league titles
World Series titles1985 ((1))
AL Pennants1985 • 1980 ((2))
Central Division titlesNone ((0))
West Division titles (6) [1]1985 • 1984 • 1980 • 1978 • 1977
1976
Wild card berthsNone ((0))
[1] In 1981, a players' strike in the middle of the season forced the season to be split into two halves. Kansas City won the division in the second half, but lost the division playoff to the Athletics. The Royals finished three games under .500 and had only the fourth best record in the division when considering the entire season, eleven games behind the A's, Texas and Chicago.
OwnerDavid Glass
ManagerNed Yost

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The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals are a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From 1973 to the present, the Royals have played in Kauffman Stadium. The Royals have participated in two World Series, winning in 1985.

The "Royals" name originates from the American Royal, a livestock show, horse show, and rodeo held annually in Kansas City since 1899. The "Royals" name may also have been selected as a respectful recognition of the Kansas City Monarchs of the Negro League and a nod to the Kansas City Blues franchises of the Western League and American Association. This is reflected in the similarity of the Royals logo to that of the Monarchs.

Entering Major League Baseball as an expansion franchise in 1969, the club was founded by Ewing Kauffman, a Kansas City businessman. The franchise was established following the actions of Stuart Symington, then-United States Senator from Missouri, who demanded a new franchise for the city after the Athletics-Kansas City's previous major league team from 1955 to 1967-moved to Oakland, California.

The new team quickly became a powerhouse, appearing in the playoffs 7 out of 10 seasons from 1976 to 1985, including one World Championship and another pennant, led by stars such as George Brett, Frank White and Bret Saberhagen. The team remained competitive through the mid-1990s, but more recently has posted a winning record only once in the past 15 seasons.

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Francis, Chen added to Royals roster - Kansas City Royals Tweet this news
Kansas City Royals---KANSAS CITY- -- The -Royals- added left-handed pitchers Jeff Francis and Bruce Chen to their 40-man roster on ... - Date : Fri, 21 Jan 2011 02:30:14 GMT+00:00
Ex-Royal Sweeney keeps options open for 17th season - Kansas City Star Tweet this news
Kansas City Star--Sweeney's offseason continues this weekend with a trip to -Kansas City- to take part in today's awards presentation starting at 1:30 pm at -Royals- FanFest at ... - Date : Sat, 22 Jan 2011 07:25:16 GMT+00:00
KC's Minor League full-squads begin March 7 - Kansas City Royals Tweet this news
Kansas City Royals---KANSAS CITY- -- The -Royals- have set March 7 as the first day for full-squad workouts for four of their Minor ... - Date : Mon, 17 Jan 2011 20:16:29 GMT+00:00
Storm Chasers manager to be inducted in Wis. hall - NTV Tweet this news
NTV--Mike Jirschele, a native of Clintonville, Wis., has been with the -Kansas City Royals- organization for the past 22 years. He's entering his 12th season with ... - Date : Mon, 17 Jan 2011 10:36:13 GMT+00:00
Royals retain Chen with one-year deal - MiamiHerald.com Tweet this news
MiamiHerald.com--By Sports Network The -Kansas City Royals- have agreed to terms with pitcher Bruce Chen on a one-year contract, pending the results of a physical exam. ... - Date : Sun, 16 Jan 2011 00:07:59 GMT+00:00
Tejeda, Royals agree at $1.55 million - Washington Post Tweet this news
Washington Post--AP KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Right-hander Robinson Tejeda and the -Kansas City Royals- have agreed to a $1.55 million, one-year contract, avoiding salary arbitration.--- - Date : Mon, 17 Jan 2011 23:05:10 GMT+00:00
KC Royals Caravan to stop in Omaha on Jan. 20 - USA Today Tweet this news
USA Today--20 when the -Kansas City Royals- Caravan makes its annual stop in Omaha. Fans are invited to meet the players from 5:30-7:30 pm at the Ultimate Baseball ... - Date : Thu, 13 Jan 2011 18:56:19 GMT+00:00
Royals Radio Network And KWTO-Springfield Reach Agreement - Kansas City Royals Tweet this news
Kansas City Royals--The -Kansas City Royals- and KWTO-AM 560 in Springfield, Mo. have entered into an agreement for the station to carry the Royals Radio Network. ... - Date : Thu, 13 Jan 2011 21:45:24 GMT+00:00
Betemit Hoping to Build Upon Success - SB Nation Kansas City Tweet this news
SB Nation Kansas City--6 months ago: -Kansas City Royals- third baseman Wilson Betemit throws Los Angeles Angels' Bobby Abreu out at first during the first inning of a baseball game ... - Date : Fri, 14 Jan 2011 01:30:27 GMT+00:00
Diamondbacks Sign Long-Time Utilityman Willie Bloomquist - Bleacher Report Tweet this news
Bleacher Report--Bloomquist spent last year with the -Kansas City Royals- and the Cincinnati Reds last season batting .267 with three home runs and 17 RBI. ... - Date : Thu, 13 Jan 2011 17:58:34 GMT+00:00

Preceded by
Detroit Tigers
1984
World Series Champions
Kansas City Royals

1985
Succeeded by
New York Mets
1986
Preceded by
Baltimore Orioles
Detroit Tigers
American League Champions
Kansas City Royals

1980
1985
Succeeded by
New York Yankees
Boston Red Sox

Missouri Sports Hall of Fame :
Number Player Position Tenure
2 Fred Patek Shortstop 1971-1979
5 George Brett Third baseman 1973-1993
6 Willie Wilson Outfielder 1976-1990
11 Hal McRae Outfielder/Designated hitter/Manager 1973-1987
1991-1994
16 Bo Jackson Outfielder 1987-1990
20 Frank White Second baseman 1973-1990
22 Dennis Leonard Starting pitcher 1974-1986
29 Dan Quisenberry Relief pitcher 1979-1988
34 Paul Splittorff Starting pitcher 1970-1984
36 Gaylord Perry Starting pitcher 1983

Retired numbers :

George
Brett

3B: 1973-93

Retired 1994

Dick
Howser

M: 1981-86

Retired 1987

Frank
White

2B: 1973-90

Retired 1995

Jackie
Robinson

Retired by all
of MLB
Retired 1997

Royals Hall of Fame :
Level Team League Location
AAA Omaha Storm Chasers Pacific Coast League Papillion, NE
AA Northwest Arkansas Naturals Texas League Springdale, AR
Advanced A Wilmington Blue Rocks Carolina League Wilmington, DE
A Kane County Cougars Midwest League Geneva, IL
Rookie AZL Royals Arizona League Surprise, AZ
Burlington Royals Appalachian League Burlington, NC
Idaho Falls Chukars Pioneer League Idaho Falls, ID
DSL Royals Dominican Summer League Dominican Republic


Kansas City Royals 1985 World Series Champions

1 Buddy Biancalana * 2 Onix Concepción * 3 Jorge Orta * 4 Greg Pryor * 5 George Brett * 6 Willie Wilson * 8 Jim Sundberg * 9 Dane Iorg * 11 Hal McRae * 12 John Wathan * 15 Pat Sheridan * 20 Frank White * 21 Lonnie Smith * 23 Mark Gubicza * 24 Darryl Motley * 25 Danny Jackson * 26 Steve Farr * 27 Joe Beckwith * 29 Dan Quisenberry * 31 Bret Saberhagen (World Series MVP) * 35 Lynn Jones * 37 Charlie Leibrandt * 40 Bud Black * 45 Steve Balboni * Jamie Quirk
Manager 10 Dick Howser
Coaches: Gary Blaylock * Mike Ferraro * José Martínez * Lee May * Jimmie Schaffer

Cactus League

Arizona Diamondbacks * Chicago Cubs * Chicago White Sox * Cincinnati Reds * Cleveland Indians * Colorado Rockies * Kansas City Royals * Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim * Los Angeles Dodgers * Milwaukee Brewers * Oakland Athletics * San Diego Padres * San Francisco Giants * Seattle Mariners * Texas Rangers

Sports teams based in Missouri

BaseballMLB: Kansas City Royals * St. Louis Cardinals * TL: Springfield Cardinals * FL: River City Rascals
BasketballABA: Kansas City Stars * St. Louis Stunners * UBL: Missouri Thrill * North Missouri Hawks
FootballAFL: Kansas City Brigade * NFL: Kansas City Chiefs * St. Louis Rams * IFL: RiverCity Rage * APFL: Missouri Minutemen * Springfield Wolfpack * IWFL: Kansas City Tribe * WFA: Kansas City Spartans * St. Louis Slam * WSFL: Columbia Enforcers * Kansas City Storm
HockeyNHL: St. Louis Blues * CHL: Missouri Mavericks * NAHL: St. Louis Bandits
SoccerNASL: A.C. St. Louis * WPS: Saint Louis Athletica * PASL-Pro: St. Louis Illusion * PDL: Kansas City Brass * Springfield Demize * St. Louis Lions
RugbyRSL: Kansas City Blues * St. Louis Bombers
TennisWTT: Kansas City Explorers * St. Louis Aces * Springfield Lasers
Inline HockeyPIHA: Midwest Tornados * St. Louis Cobras * St. Peters Wheelers * Southside Snipers
College athletics
(NCAA Div. I)
Missouri * Missouri State * Saint Louis * Southeast Missouri * UMKC



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