Royal's history

By Bryce Tibbett

  • The team owned by Ewing M. Kaufman would be called the Royals

    The team owned by Ewing M. Kaufman would be called the Royals
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    Royals history

  • In just their third year of existence, the Royals had their first winning season and finish in second place in the Western Division.

    In just their third year of existence, the Royals had their first winning season and finish in second place in the Western Division.

  • Royals move into a brand new Royal's stadum

  • Whitey Herzog replaces Jack McKeon as manager in 1975 after the Royals get off to a slow start.

    Whitey Herzog replaces Jack McKeon as manager in 1975 after the Royals get off to a slow start.

  • they win 102 games to establish a new team record.

    they win 102 games to establish a new team record.

  • For the third year in a row the Royals win the Western Division title.

    For the third year in a row the Royals win the Western Division title.

  • Kansas City saw the end of the careers of three of the club's legends.

  • George Brett won his third batting title and broke the 3,000-hit barrier before retiring in 1993.

  • Mike Sweeney was player of the year.

    Mike Sweeney was player of the year.

  • the Royals tied the franchise record with 97 losses

  • darrel may was named pitcher of the year

  • the royals finished 58- 104 record the worst record the club has ever acheived

  • Royals won their first all-star game since 1973