the Royals unveil a bronze statue of Frank White

the Royals unveil a bronze statue of Frank White

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In front of thousands of fans outside Kauffman Stadium and those viewing the ceremony inside the ballpark on the JumboTron, the Royals unveil a bronze statue of Frank White, depicting the eight-time Gold Glove second baseman sailing over the bag to complete a double play. The detailed sculpture, created by Harry Weber of St. Louis, joins those of founders Ewing and Muriel Kauffman and Hall of Fame infielder George Brett as the third statue honoring the accomplishments of individuals within the franchise.

Lou Whitaker and Alan Trammell, appearing in the same game for the 1,915th time, set an American League record for joint appearances

Lou Whitaker and Alan Trammell, appearing in the same game for the 1,915th time, set an American League record for joint appearances

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Tiger second baseman Lou Whitaker and shortstop Alan Trammell, appearing in the same game for the 1,915th time, set an American League record for joint appearances. The Detroit middle infielders surpass the mark established in 1990 by Royals’ teammates George Brett and Frank White.

During a pregame ceremony at Kauffman Stadium, the Royals retire Frank White’s uniform number 20. The five-time All-Star second baseman, a Royals’ Hall of Fame inductee, will also be honored in 2004 with a bronze statue dedicated outside the Kansas City ballpark, joining club owners Ewing & Muriel Kauffman and Hall of Fame third baseman George Brett.

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During a pregame ceremony at Kauffman Stadium, the Royals retire Frank White’s uniform number 20. The five-time All-Star second baseman, a Royals’ Hall of Fame inductee, will also be honored in 2004 with a bronze statue dedicated outside the Kansas City ballpark, joining club owners Ewing & Muriel Kauffman and Hall of Fame third baseman George Brett.

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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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.

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

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1985 – Pitcher Bret Saberhagen gives the Kansas City Royals their first World Series victory with a complete game 6 – 1 decision in Game 3. The St. Louis Cardinals had won the Series’ first two games, played in Kansas City.

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

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1985 – After giving up just two hits in eight innings, Kansas City Royals pitcher Charlie Leibrandt is raked with three two-out hits and loses, 4 – 2. The St. Louis Cardinals have a 2-0 lead in the World Series.

Down 3 games to 1 Danny Jackson fires a shutout in give KC game 5 of the ALCS 2-0

Down 3 games to 1 Danny Jackson fires a shutout in give KC game 5 of the ALCS 2-0

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October 13, 1985 At Royals Stadium, with the Toronto Blue Jays up 3-1 in the ALCS and looking for their first World Series appearance, trot out 24 year old Jimmy Key, Key had won 14 games during the regular season for the Jays. The Royals counter with 23 year old Danny Jackson who also won…