Kansas City Royals Team History & Encyclopedia

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American League owners approve the transfer of the Kansas City A’s to Oakland

One of the two American League expansion teams announces its nickname, The Kansas City "Royals"

One of the two American League expansion teams announces its nickname, The Kansas City “Royals”

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Kansas City Royals trade pitcher Hoyt Wilhelm to the California Angels

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Lou Pinella Traded by Pilots to Kansas City Royals

Lou Piniella was the first batter in Kansas City Royals history.

Lou Piniella was the first batter in Kansas City Royals history.

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1969 Expansion Draft is held

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Lou Piniella of the Kansas City Royals wins the American League Rookie of the Year Award.

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Outfielder Amos Otis is traded to the Royals for third baseman Joe Foy in one of the worst trades in Mets History

Orioles score five times in the first inning and hold on to beat the Royals, 10-8. The win marks Baltimore's 23rd consecutive victory against Kansas City over two years, setting a major league mark.

Orioles score five times in the first inning and hold on to beat the Royals, 10-8. The win marks Baltimore’s 23rd consecutive victory against Kansas City over two years, setting a major league mark.

Twins and Royals set record for hit batters

Twins and Royals set record for hit batters

Vida Blue 1971 MVP and Cy Young Award

Vida Blue News Clip from 1971 during his Cy Young and MVP Season

First baseman John Mayberry is traded to the Kansas City Royals for reliever Jim York

First baseman John Mayberry is traded to the Kansas City Royals for reliever Jim York

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Haller Brothers work the plate as catcher and umpire

Catfish Hunter’s six-game winning streak came to an end on the same night that his counterpart, Kansas City Royals starter Dick Drago, ended a 26-at-bat hitless string

Dick Drago hits Sal Bando and Catfish Hunter to deliver a win

Ted Williams manages his final game as the Texas Rangers lose to the Kansas City Royals, 4 - 0, in the last game played at Municipal Stadium. Williams will be replaced by Whitey Herzog.

Ted Williams manages his final game as the Texas Rangers lose to the Kansas City Royals, 4 – 0, in the last game played at Municipal Stadium. Williams will be replaced by Whitey Herzog.

Major league teams pull off 12 trades involving 36 players - Including Hal McRae who becomes a star in Kansas City

Major league teams pull off 12 trades involving 36 players – Including Hal McRae who becomes a star in Kansas City

Richard Nixon becomes the first president to throw the ceremonial first pitch on Opening Day in a contest held outside of Washington, D.C.

Richard Nixon becomes the first president to throw the ceremonial first pitch on Opening Day in a contest held outside of Washington, D.C.

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John Mayberry homers in Royal Stadium Debut

Steve Busby fires Royals first no hitter in team history

Steve Busby fires Royals first no hitter in team history

California's Nolan Ryan strikes out 12 and hurls his first career no-hitter 

California’s Nolan Ryan strikes out 12 and hurls his first career no-hitter 

Bill North's attacks Royals rookie reliever Doug Bird

Bill North’s attacks Royals rookie reliever Doug Bird

The Twins' Bert Blyleven one-hits the Royals to win‚ 2 - 0. Ed Kirkpatrick's bunt single in the 5th is the only hit.

The Twins’ Bert Blyleven one-hits the Royals to win‚ 2 – 0. Ed Kirkpatrick’s bunt single in the 5th is the only hit.

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Bobby Murcer hits three home runs in Royal beating

Orlando Cepeda at the end of his career ties record for 4 doubles in a game

Orlando Cepeda at the end of his career ties record for 4 doubles in a game

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The Royals deal outfielder Lou Piniella and pitcher Ken Wright to the Yankees for veteran pitcher Lindy McDaniel.

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Boston Red Sox release two future Hall of Famers

Steve Busby of the Kansas City Royals fires his second career no-hitter

Steve Busby of the Kansas City Royals fires his second career no-hitter

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Harmon Killebrew released by twins

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Three players, Hank Aaron, Harmon Killebrew and Lindy McDaniel all debut before Robin Yount the starting shortstop was born

Jim Rice clouts a tremendous homer over the CF wall at Fenway Park just the 6th player to accomplish this feat

Jim Rice clouts a tremendous homer over the CF wall at Fenway Park just the 6th player to accomplish this feat

Kansas City Royals fire Jack McKeon as manager and replace him with Whitey Herzog

Kansas City Royals fire Jack McKeon as manager and replace him with Whitey Herzog

Harmon Killebrew hits his 573rd and final career home run

Harmon Killebrew hits his 573rd and final career home run

Kansas City Royals release veteran slugger Harmon Killebrew

Kansas City Royals release veteran slugger Harmon Killebrew

With 18 hits over 6 Games Brett raises average to .396

With 18 hits over 6 Games Brett raises average to .396

Marty Pattin and Steve Mingori combine on a one-hit shutout beating Nolan Ryan 3-0

Marty Pattin and Steve Mingori combine on a one-hit shutout beating Nolan Ryan 3-0

After stroking a one-out single in the tenth inning, George Brett steals second base and advances to third base on a throwing error by Cleveland catcher Rick Cerone. With Dave Nelson at bat, the Kansas City third baseman steals home, giving the team a 4-3 walk-off victory over the Tribe at Royals Stadium.

After stroking a one-out single in the tenth inning, George Brett steals second base and advances to third base on a throwing error by Cleveland catcher Rick Cerone. With Dave Nelson at bat, the Kansas City third baseman steals home, giving the team a 4-3 walk-off victory over the Tribe at Royals Stadium.

George Brett is 5 for 5 to lead the Royals to a 6 - 5 win over the Angels in 10 innings.

George Brett is 5 for 5 to lead the Royals to a 6 – 5 win over the Angels in 10 innings.

The Royals gain their first postseason victory in franchise history when they beat the Yankees in Game 2 of the ALCS

The Royals gain their first postseason victory in franchise history when they beat the Yankees in Game 2 of the ALCS

The Yankees dramatically win their 30th pennant on Chris Chambliss' home run in the bottom of the ninth inning

The Yankees dramatically win their 30th pennant on Chris Chambliss’ home run in the bottom of the ninth inning

Kansas City Royals release veteran reliever Lindy McDaniel

Kansas City Royals release veteran reliever Lindy McDaniel

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KANSAS CITY ROYALS RELEASE 18-YEAR VETERAN TOMMY DAVIS, ENDING HIS CAREER

The first no-hitter is thrown by a Kansas City pitcher at Royals Stadium when Jim Colborn blanks the Rangers, 6-0. California's fireballer Nolan Ryan recorded the first no-hitter in the ballpark during its inaugural season in 1971.

The first no-hitter is thrown by a Kansas City pitcher at Royals Stadium when Jim Colborn blanks the Rangers, 6-0. California’s fireballer Nolan Ryan recorded the first no-hitter in the ballpark during its inaugural season in 1971.

 Jim Rice  becomes the first Boston player since Ted Williams in 1939 to hit 20 homers, 20 doubles and 10 triples in a season

 Jim Rice  becomes the first Boston player since Ted Williams in 1939 to hit 20 homers, 20 doubles and 10 triples in a season

Royals set club record of 16 straight wins

Royals set club record of 16 straight wins

Hal McRae vs Willie Randolph in 1977.

Hal McRae vs Willie Randolph in 1977.

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New York Yankees stun Royals with three runs in the ninth inning to capture ALCS

At Royals Stadium, a potential game-ending routine fly ball becomes an Amos Otis walk-off inside-the-park home run as Reggie Jackson and Mickey Rivers collide in the outfield. The misplay turns a sure Goose Gossage save into a sour loss for the current World Champion New York Yankees.

At Royals Stadium, a potential game-ending routine fly ball becomes an Amos Otis walk-off inside-the-park home run as Reggie Jackson and Mickey Rivers collide in the outfield. The misplay turns a sure Goose Gossage save into a sour loss for the current World Champion New York Yankees.

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First Place Oakland A’s Manager quits A’s finish last

The Kansas City Royals notch 16 hits off three Yankees pitchers to even the ALCS with a 10 - 4 triumph. A two-run home run by Freddie Patek seals the victory.

The Kansas City Royals notch 16 hits off three Yankees pitchers to even the ALCS with a 10 – 4 triumph. A two-run home run by Freddie Patek seals the victory.

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George Brett hits three home runs in ALCS – but Royals lose on Munson Homerun

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Willie Wilson hits walkoff inside the Park homerun

George Brett hits for the cycle in the Royals' 5-4 victory over Baltimore. The third baseman's second home run of the game gives Kansas City a 5-4 walk-off victory in the bottom of the 16th inning.

George Brett hits for the cycle in the Royals’ 5-4 victory over Baltimore. The third baseman’s second home run of the game gives Kansas City a 5-4 walk-off victory in the bottom of the 16th inning.

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George Brett clubs three home runs and piles up five RBIs against the Texas Rangers

1979 - The Royals' George Brett collects his 20th triple of the season in a 16 - 4 romp over the Angels. Brett becomes the 6th player ever, and the first since Willie Mays in 1957, to collect 20 doubles, 20 triples and 20 home runs in the same season. He will finish with totals of 42, 20 and 23.

1979 – The Royals’ George Brett collects his 20th triple of the season in a 16 – 4 romp over the Angels. Brett becomes the 6th player ever, and the first since Willie Mays in 1957, to collect 20 doubles, 20 triples and 20 home runs in the same season. He will finish with totals of 42, 20 and 23.

Frank White becomes the fourth player in the team's 11-year history to hit for the cycle when he triples in the ninth inning of the Royals' 4-0 victory over California at Anaheim Stadium. The Kansas City second baseman joins Freddie Patek (1971), John Mayberry (1977), and George Brett (1979), who also have completed the rare feat playing for the franchise.

Frank White becomes the fourth player in the team’s 11-year history to hit for the cycle when he triples in the ninth inning of the Royals’ 4-0 victory over California at Anaheim Stadium. The Kansas City second baseman joins Freddie Patek (1971), John Mayberry (1977), and George Brett (1979), who also have completed the rare feat playing for the franchise.

The first Q battery in major league history occurs, when Dan Quisenberry (pitcher) and Jamie Quirk (catcher) of the Kansas City Royals face the Detroit Tigers. Detroit wins, 3 - 2.

The first Q battery in major league history occurs, when Dan Quisenberry (pitcher) and Jamie Quirk (catcher) of the Kansas City Royals face the Detroit Tigers. Detroit wins, 3 – 2.

George Brett tears ligaments in his ankle and misses a month

George Brett tears ligaments in his ankle and misses a month

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George Brett begins a 30-game hitting streak which boosts his average to .404

1980 - Hours after signing a new five-year contract that will boost his salary to $1 million per year, Kansas City's George Brett goes 2 for 4 in a 12 - 4 win over Chicago to raise his batting average to .379. The Royals lead 2nd-place Texas by 11 games in the American League West.

1980 – Hours after signing a new five-year contract that will boost his salary to $1 million per year, Kansas City’s George Brett goes 2 for 4 in a 12 – 4 win over Chicago to raise his batting average to .379. The Royals lead 2nd-place Texas by 11 games in the American League West.

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George Brett extend his hitting streak to 29 games

Jon Matlack holds George Brett hitless, snapping his hitting streak at 30 consecutive games, but Kansas City rallies for three runs in the 9th to beat Texas, 4 - 3. Brett batted .467 during the streak and knocked in 42 runs.

Jon Matlack holds George Brett hitless, snapping his hitting streak at 30 consecutive games, but Kansas City rallies for three runs in the 9th to beat Texas, 4 – 3. Brett batted .467 during the streak and knocked in 42 runs.

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George Brett pushes his average to .406 with a 3 for 3 outing in a 5 – 3 win over Texas.

Willie Wilson steals second and third base in the 2nd inning of Kansas City's 5 - 2 win over the Angels, giving him an American League-record 28 consecutive stolen bases without being caught. Ron LeFlore had set the previous record in 1978.

Willie Wilson steals second and third base in the 2nd inning of Kansas City’s 5 – 2 win over the Angels, giving him an American League-record 28 consecutive stolen bases without being caught. Ron LeFlore had set the previous record in 1978.

In the Royals' 13-3 victory over the visiting A's, George Brett goes 2-for-4. The third baseman's two singles keep his batting average at .400, the latest date in the season the plateau has been reached since the feat was last accomplished in 1941 by Ted Williams.

In the Royals’ 13-3 victory over the visiting A’s, George Brett goes 2-for-4. The third baseman’s two singles keep his batting average at .400, the latest date in the season the plateau has been reached since the feat was last accomplished in 1941 by Ted Williams.

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 George Brett hits an upper-deck three-run home run off relief ace Goose Gossage to give the Kansas City Royals a 4 – 2 victory and a three-game sweep of the New York Yankees in the American League Championship Series.

Dickie Noles flips Brett and the 1980 World Series on one pitch

Dickie Noles flips Brett and the 1980 World Series on one pitch

Kansas City Royals owner Ewing Kauffman freezes season tickets

Kansas City Royals owner Ewing Kauffman freezes season tickets

Phillies win their first World Series ever in the 98-year history of the franchise

Phillies win their first World Series ever in the 98-year history of the franchise

The Phillies are leading 4-1 but the Kansas City Royals have loaded the bases. Frank White hits a pop fly in foul territory. Bob Boone is under it but wrestles control of the ball. But Pete Rose is standing right behind Boone and makes the catch for the second out. Moments later Tug McGraw strikes out Willie Wilson, and for the first in time the Phillies are World Champions.

Pete Rose saves Bob Boone on a Frank White foul pop 1980 World Series

Despite having missed 45 games with injuries, George Brett is named American League Most Valuable Player

Despite having missed 45 games with injuries, George Brett is named American League Most Valuable Player

Major League Season Recap 1980

Major League Season Recap 1980

Four-time Gold Glove Award winner Cesar Gerónimo is traded by the Cincinnati Reds to the Kansas City Royals

Four-time Gold Glove Award winner Cesar Gerónimo is traded by the Cincinnati Reds to the Kansas City Royals

Gum replaces tootpick for UL Washington

Gum replaces tootpick for UL Washington

American League President Lee MacPhail suspends Baltimore Orioles manager Earl Weaver 

American League President Lee MacPhail suspends Baltimore Orioles manager Earl Weaver 

Lenny Randle blows ball foul

Lenny Randle Blows a ball foul

Jerry Grote sets Royals RBI record - straight out of retirement

Jerry Grote sets Royals RBI record – straight out of retirement

Paul Molitor hits 3 homeruns in Brewers loss to Royals

Paul Molitor hits 3 homeruns in Brewers loss to Royals

Al Bumbry leads off a game for the second straight day with a homerun

Al Bumbry leads off a game for the second straight day with a homerun

John Wathan breaks Ray Schalk's 1916 record for stolen bases by a catcher with his 31st stolen base of the season

John Wathan breaks Ray Schalk’s 1916 record for stolen bases by a catcher with his 31st stolen base of the season

George Brett, Hal McRae & Willie Mays Aiken Autographed 6.5x10 Photo Kansas City Royals #AB05631 - PSA/DNA Certified

George Brett belts three home runs including game winner

At Toronto, George Brett is robbed of an apparent triple by his teammate Mike Armstrong. Brett hits a liner down the RF line that Armstrong, sitting in the bullpen, thinks is foul and retrieves. Umpire Bill Kunkel decides to send U.L. Washington, who scored on the play, back to third base, and Brett is sent to second. Brett has a homer off Jim Clancy but Kansas City eventually loses, 8 - 2.

At Toronto, George Brett is robbed of an apparent triple by his teammate Mike Armstrong. Brett hits a liner down the RF line that Armstrong, sitting in the bullpen, thinks is foul and retrieves. Umpire Bill Kunkel decides to send U.L. Washington, who scored on the play, back to third base, and Brett is sent to second. Brett has a homer off Jim Clancy but Kansas City eventually loses, 8 – 2.

George Brett and The Pine Tar Game

George Brett and The Pine Tar Game

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American League President Lee MacPhail rules in favor of George Brett

Yankees and Royals conclude the pine tar game

Yankees and Royals conclude the pine tar game

Former Cy Young Award winner Vida Blue is sentenced to 90 days in prison

Former Cy Young Award winner Vida Blue is sentenced to 90 days in prison

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famed batting coach Charley Lau dies from cancer at the age of 50

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Saberhagen stops tigers streak at 9, collects first career win

Carlton Fisk Chicago White Sox

Carlton Fisk of the Chicago White Sox hits for the cycle

Red Sox rookie Roger Clemens strikes out 15 and walks none as Boston whips Kansas City, 11 - 1.

Red Sox rookie Roger Clemens strikes out 15 and walks none as Boston whips Kansas City, 11 – 1.

Reggie Jackson hits homerun number 500

Reggie Jackson hits homerun number 500

In a four-team trade, the Milwaukee Brewers send catcher Jim Sundberg to the Kansas City Royals

In a four-team trade, the Milwaukee Brewers send catcher Jim Sundberg to the Kansas City Royals

Lonnie Smith traded to Kansas City

Lonnie Smith traded to Kansas City

Teddy Higuera and the Brewers top the Royals‚ 10-2

Teddy Higuera and the Brewers top the Royals‚ 10-2

1985 - Bret Saberhagen pitches a complete game win over the Angels to win his 20th game of the year. The win gives the Royals a tie for 1st place in the AL West. George Brett and Jim Sundberg homer for KC.

1985 – Bret Saberhagen pitches a complete game win over the Angels to win his 20th game of the year. The win gives the Royals a tie for 1st place in the AL West. George Brett and Jim Sundberg homer for KC.

Royals beat the Blue Jays, 6-5, with George Brett going 4-for-4

Royals beat the Blue Jays, 6-5, with George Brett going 4-for-4

John Tudor Game 5 WS 1985

Cardinals ace John Tudor is a 3 – 1 winner in the I-70 World Series opener against in-state opponent Kansas City.

Terry Pendelton delivers key hit to give the St. Louis Cardinals a 2-0 lead in the World Series.

Terry Pendelton delivers key hit to give the St. Louis Cardinals a 2-0 lead in the World Series.

Pitcher Bret Saberhagen gives the Kansas City Royals their first World Series victory with a complete game 6 - 1 decision in Game 3

Pitcher Bret Saberhagen gives the Kansas City Royals their first World Series victory with a complete game 6 – 1 decision in Game 3

John Tudor Game 5 WS 1985

John Tudor pitches a five-hit, 3 – 0 victory over the Kansas City Royals, giving the St. Louis Cardinals a 3-1 lead in the World Series.

Danny Jackson's five-hitter cuts St. Louis' lead to 3-2 in the World Series as the Royals take Game 5, 6 - 1

Danny Jackson’s five-hitter cuts St. Louis’ lead to 3-2 in the World Series as the Royals take Game 5, 6 – 1

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Don Denkinger’s controversial ninth-inning call at first base enables the Royals to beat the Cardinals forcing a game 7

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The Kansas City Royals become only the sixth team in major league history to rally from a three-games-to-one deficit to win the World Series

Major League Season Recap 1985

Major League Season Recap 1985

New York Yankees Bucky Bent and Kansas City Royals Hal McRae

the father-and-son team of Hal and Brian McRae appears together in an exhibition game for the Kansas City Royals.

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Heisman Trophy winner stuns Football and signs with the Royals

At Age 40, Reggie Jackson belts three homers in a game

At Age 40, Reggie Jackson belts three homers in a game

Dennis Leonard announces his retirement

Dennis Leonard announces his retirement

Dick Howser

Three days into spring training Dick Howser’s attempted comeback after undergoing brain tumor surgery comes to an end

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former Kansas City Royals manager Dick Howser dies from brain cancer at the age of 51

The Royals fire manager Billy Gardner, who replaced Dick Howser in spring training, and replace him with John Wathan

The Royals fire manager Billy Gardner, who replaced Dick Howser in spring training, and replace him with John Wathan

Reds trade for Danny Jackson who wins 23 games

Reds trade for Danny Jackson who wins 23 games

George Bell smacks 3 homeruns on opening day

George Bell smacks 3 homeruns on opening day

Pat Borders becomes the first player in American League history to drive in five runs in his major league debut when he collects two singles and a triple in the Blue Jays’ 11-4 victory over Kansas City at Royals Stadium. The 24 year-old rookie catcher joins Walter Mueller (1922 Pirates) and Joe Cunningham (1954 Cardinals), who both accomplished the feat in the Senior Circuit.

Pat Borders becomes the first player in American League history to drive in five runs in his major league debut when he collects two singles and a triple in the Blue Jays’ 11-4 victory over Kansas City at Royals Stadium. The 24 year-old rookie catcher joins Walter Mueller (1922 Pirates) and Joe Cunningham (1954 Cardinals), who both accomplished the feat in the Senior Circuit.

Bo Jackson Homers after Ump fails to grant timeout

Bo Jackson Homers after Ump fails to grant timeout

In the Royals' 3 - 2 win over the Blue Jays as Kansas City batters combine for just 20 at bats. This is one shy of the major league record.

In the Royals’ 3 – 2 win over the Blue Jays as Kansas City batters combine for just 20 at bats. This is one shy of the major league record.

Blue Jay third baseman Kelly Gruber becomes the first player to hit for the cycle in franchise history when he singles in the eighth inning of the team's 15-8 win against Kansas City. The 27 year-old All-Star infielder's Toronto teammates buy him a tricycle in recognition of the Exhibition Stadium accomplishment.

Blue Jay third baseman Kelly Gruber becomes the first player to hit for the cycle in franchise history when he singles in the eighth inning of the team’s 15-8 win against Kansas City. The 27 year-old All-Star infielder’s Toronto teammates buy him a tricycle in recognition of the Exhibition Stadium accomplishment.

The Twins lose Kent Hrbek, who dislocates his left shoulder diving for a ball for 6 weeks

The Twins lose Kent Hrbek, who dislocates his left shoulder diving for a ball for 6 weeks

Bo Jackson of the Kansas City Royals hits a monstrous 461-foot home run against Nolan Ryan

Bo Jackson of the Kansas City Royals hits a monstrous 461-foot home run against Nolan Ryan

Bo Jackson throws out Harold Reynolds

Bo Jackson throws out Harold Reynolds

1989 - Kansas City's George Brett singles for his 2,500th career hit in a 6 - 0 win over the Twins.

1989 – Kansas City’s George Brett singles for his 2,500th career hit in a 6 – 0 win over the Twins.

Bo Jackson of the Kansas City Royals hits a monstrous 461-foot home run against Nolan Ryan

Bo Jackson of the Kansas City Royals hits home runs in three consecutive at-bats before separating his shoulder

Following his first-inning single, a triple in the third, and a fifth frame two-bagger, George Brett hits a leadoff homer in the seventh to complete the cycle in the Royals' 6-1 victory over Toronto at the SkyDome. The Kansas City third baseman, who will retire with a lifetime .305 batting average, also accomplished the rare feat against Baltimore in 1979.

Following his first-inning single, a triple in the third, and a fifth frame two-bagger, George Brett hits a leadoff homer in the seventh to complete the cycle in the Royals’ 6-1 victory over Toronto at the SkyDome. The Kansas City third baseman, who will retire with a lifetime .305 batting average, also accomplished the rare feat against Baltimore in 1979.

8/5/1990: George Brett lost a homer to rain in Baltimore. The hit was off Ben McDonald in the first inning with no one on base. The game that lasted only 1/2 inning.

8/5/1990: George Brett lost a homer to rain in Baltimore. The hit was off Ben McDonald in the first inning with no one on base. The game that lasted only 1/2 inning.

Bobby Thigpen of the Chicago White Sox sets a major league record by notching his 47th save of the year

Bobby Thigpen of the Chicago White Sox sets a major league record by notching his 47th save of the year

Kansas City infielders Frank White, playing in his last major league game after spending his entire 18-year career with the Royals, and George Brett establish a new mark when they appear in their 1,914th game together, the most by any American League teammates.

Kansas City infielders Frank White, playing in his last major league game after spending his entire 18-year career with the Royals, and George Brett establish a new mark when they appear in their 1,914th game together, the most by any American League teammates.

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George Brett becomes the only player to win three batting crowns in three different decades (1976-.333; 1980-.390)

Dave Winfield hits for cycle and becomes the oldest player to collect five hits in a game

Dave Winfield hits for cycle and becomes the oldest player to collect five hits in a game

George Brett of the Kansas City Royals goes 4-for-4 to reach the 3,000-hit plateau

George Brett of the Kansas City Royals goes 4-for-4 to reach the 3,000-hit plateau

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The Toronto Blue Jays acquire minor league first baseman Cecil Fielder from the Kansas City Royals 

The Kansas City Royals trade IF Gregg Jefferies and Ed Gerald to the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for OF Felix Jose and IF/OF Craig Wilson.

The Kansas City Royals trade IF Gregg Jefferies and Ed Gerald to the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for OF Felix Jose and IF/OF Craig Wilson.

George Brett of the Kansas City Royals hits his 300th home run

George Brett of the Kansas City Royals hits his 300th home run

Joining Hall of Famers Willie Mays and Hank Aaron, George Brett becomes only the third player in baseball history to swipe his 200th stolen base as well as collecting 3,000 hits and 300 home runs. The Royals' third baseman's historic heist takes place during a 5-4, 12-inning victory over the Red Sox at Kauffman Stadium.

Joining Hall of Famers Willie Mays and Hank Aaron, George Brett becomes only the third player in baseball history to swipe his 200th stolen base as well as collecting 3,000 hits and 300 home runs. The Royals’ third baseman’s historic heist takes place during a 5-4, 12-inning victory over the Red Sox at Kauffman Stadium.

George Brett plays his last game at Kauffman Stadium, and after the Royals' 3-2 ninth inning walk-off victory, a post-game tribute is held to honor the future Hall of Famer. At the conclusion of the ceremony, with fireworks lighting up the sky, the KC third baseman circles the stadium in a golf cart and then kneels down and kisses home plate.

George Brett plays his last game at Kauffman Stadium, and after the Royals’ 3-2 ninth inning walk-off victory, a post-game tribute is held to honor the future Hall of Famer. At the conclusion of the ceremony, with fireworks lighting up the sky, the KC third baseman circles the stadium in a golf cart and then kneels down and kisses home plate.

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The Mets trade Vince Coleman to the Royals along with $500,000, reacquiring Kevin McReynolds

The Royals top the Tigers, 5 - 4, on Jon Nunnally's home run in the 16th inning, Kansas City's first extra-base hit in the game following 21 singles, including five by OF Vince Coleman. The American League record is 26 set by the Brewers in 1992. Nine players hit in the 9th slot, including winning pitcher Hipolito Pichardo, who bats twice. He is the first Royals' pitcher to go to the plate since Mark Littell in 1977, though infielder David Howard, who tossed two innings in 1994, batted while pitching.

The Royals top the Tigers, 5 – 4, on Jon Nunnally’s home run in the 16th inning, Kansas City’s first extra-base hit in the game following 21 singles, including five by OF Vince Coleman. The American League record is 26 set by the Brewers in 1992. Nine players hit in the 9th slot, including winning pitcher Hipolito Pichardo, who bats twice. He is the first Royals’ pitcher to go to the plate since Mark Littell in 1977, though infielder David Howard, who tossed two innings in 1994, batted while pitching.

Jim Edmund’s makes a sensational catch

Jim Edmund’s makes a sensational catch

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Veteran reliever Lee Smith and third baseman Terry Pendleton sign minor league contracts with the Kansas City Royals

The Royals honor George Brett's induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame with an on-field ceremony prior to the game against Minnesota. The former third baseman played his entire 21-year career in Kansas City, compiling a .305 lifetime batting average.

The Royals honor George Brett’s induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame with an on-field ceremony prior to the game against Minnesota. The former third baseman played his entire 21-year career in Kansas City, compiling a .305 lifetime batting average.

Tigers play their last game at Tiger stadium

Tigers play their last game at Tiger stadium

Manny Ramirez hits a 1st-inning grand slam and adds a two-run home run to lead the Cleveland Indians to a 16 - 0 rout of the Kansas City Royals

Manny Ramirez hits a 1st-inning grand slam and adds a two-run home run to lead the Cleveland Indians to a 16 – 0 rout of the Kansas City Royals

Carlos Delgado of the Toronto Blue Jays hits three home runs for the second time this season

Carlos Delgado of the Toronto Blue Jays hits three home runs for the second time this season

2001 - Jeff Bagwell ties a club record with seven RBIs in a 10-8 slugfest in Kansas City. His day starts with a three-run shot off Paul Byrd and finishes with a two-run double in the eighth to give the Astros breathing room. Lance Berkman strokes four safeties to run his hitting streak to 20 games. 

2001 – Jeff Bagwell ties a club record with seven RBIs in a 10-8 slugfest in Kansas City. His day starts with a three-run shot off Paul Byrd and finishes with a two-run double in the eighth to give the Astros breathing room. Lance Berkman strokes four safeties to run his hitting streak to 20 games. 

Ranger infielder Alex Rodriguez breaks his American League record (42 in 1998 and 1999 for the Mariners) for home runs by a shortstop with his 43rd long ball of the season. In 1958, Cub Hall of Famer Ernie Banks established the major league record for homers for that position with 47.

Ranger infielder Alex Rodriguez breaks his American League record (42 in 1998 and 1999 for the Mariners) for home runs by a shortstop with his 43rd long ball of the season. In 1958, Cub Hall of Famer Ernie Banks established the major league record for homers for that position with 47.

Tigers' manager Alan Trammell becomes the 1st new manager to begin 0-8 since 1904

Tigers’ manager Alan Trammell becomes the 1st new manager to begin 0-8 since 1904

The Royals establish team record with 105 defeats

The Royals establish team record with 105 defeats

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Emil Brown defeats the Kansas City Royals in salary arbitration and will get his request for $1,775,000

Travis Hafner, during Cleveland's 11-run first inning at Jacobs Field, ties Don Mattingly's single-season mark for grand slams

Travis Hafner, during Cleveland’s 11-run first inning at Jacobs Field, ties Don Mattingly’s single-season mark for grand slams

Dustin Pedroia hit his first career home run

Dustin Pedroia hit his first career home run

Tigers fall out of first on last game of season

Tigers fall out of first on last game of season

$250 million renovations of Kauffman Stadium will keep the Royals in Kansas City until 2030

$250 million renovations of Kauffman Stadium will keep the Royals in Kansas City until 2030

Jon Lester

Jon Lester of the Boston Red Sox hurls a no-hitter at Fenway vs Kansas City

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Johnny Damon becomes the first player to collect six hits in a game at Yankee Stadium

A Kansas man files a lawsuit against the Royals as a result of being hit in the eye by a hot dog thrown by Sluggerrr, the team's mascot

A Kansas man files a lawsuit against the Royals as a result of being hit in the eye by a hot dog thrown by Sluggerrr, the team’s mascot

The Giants obtain Jose Guillen from Kansas City

The Giants obtain Jose Guillen from Kansas City

Royals end 12 game losing streak

Royals end 12 game losing streak

Tigers clinch AL Central Title on Miguel Cabrera 44th HR

Tigers clinch AL Central Title on Miguel Cabrera 44th HR

Boston Red Sox play first game after Marathon Bombings

Boston Red Sox play first game after Marathon Bombings

Royals take a 2-0 lead in their ALDS stunning the Angels in extras

Royals take a 2-0 lead in their ALDS stunning the Angels in extras

Major League Season RecapMajor League Baseball Season Recap 2014

Major League Season RecapMajor League Baseball Season Recap 2014

Paulo Orlando hits 5 Triples in First Seven Games

Paulo Orlando hits 5 Triples in First Seven Games

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The Royals win the 2015 World Series by defeating the Mets, 7 – 2, in Game 5

Major League Season RecapMajor League Baseball Season Recap 2015

Major League Season RecapMajor League Baseball Season Recap 2015

Mookie Betts hits three solo homers to lead the Red Sox to a 5 - 4 win over the Royals

Mookie Betts hits three solo homers to lead the Red Sox to a 5 – 4 win over the Royals

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