Royal's history By Bryce Tibbett Jan 6, 1969 The team owned by Ewing M. Kaufman would be called the Royals Period: Apr 28, 1969 to Apr 28, 2015 Royals history Apr 28, 1971 In just their third year of existence, the Royals had their first winning season and finish in second place in the Western Division. May 20, 1973 Royals move into a brand new Royal's stadum Jul 27, 1975 Whitey Herzog replaces Jack McKeon as manager in 1975 after the Royals get off to a slow start. Apr 29, 1977 they win 102 games to establish a new team record. Jul 15, 1978 For the third year in a row the Royals win the Western Division title. Apr 29, 1990 Kansas City saw the end of the careers of three of the club's legends. May 1, 1991 George Brett won his third batting title and broke the 3,000-hit barrier before retiring in 1993. Sep 28, 2000 Mike Sweeney was player of the year. May 1, 2001 the Royals tied the franchise record with 97 losses May 1, 2003 darrel may was named pitcher of the year May 1, 2004 the royals finished 58- 104 record the worst record the club has ever acheived May 1, 2012 Royals won their first all-star game since 1973