1971 – The Kansas City Royals’ new baseball academy is officially dedicated. Its stated purpose is “to provide youth with the dual opportunity to pursue an education and at the same time learn the skills of our national pastime.”

On March 21, 1971 — 1971 – The Kansas City Royals’ new baseball academy is officially dedicated. Its stated purpose is “to provide youth with the dual opportunity to pursue an education and at the same time learn the skills of our national pastime.”

Sources –
Baseball Reference March 21
SABR Games Project
National Pastime March 21
Retro Sheet
Replay The Game

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