Note: April 10, 2023 will mark the 50th anniversary of the first game at Royals/Kauffman Stadium. Each week, I will look at one memorable moment in stadium history, with the top moment revealed on April 10, 2023. Missed an entry? You can find past ones here. It is incredibly difficult for a position player in … Continue reading 50 Greatest Kauffman Stadium Moments, #5: The George Brett Game (October 11, 1985)
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50 Greatest Kauffman Stadium Moments, #10: Brett Reaches .400 Mark (August 17, 1980)
Note: April 10, 2023 will mark the 50th anniversary of the first game at Royals/Kauffman Stadium. Each week, I will look at one memorable moment in stadium history, with the top moment revealed on April 10, 2023. Missed an entry? You can find past ones here. On May 21, 1980, George Brett went 0-6 as … Continue reading 50 Greatest Kauffman Stadium Moments, #10: Brett Reaches .400 Mark (August 17, 1980)
50 Greatest Kauffman Stadium Moments, #15: Controversy Follows Batting Title Showdown (October 3, 1976)
Note: April 10, 2023 will mark the 50th anniversary of the first game at Royals/Kauffman Stadium. Each week, I will look at one memorable moment in stadium history, with the top moment revealed on April 10, 2023. Missed an entry? You can find past ones here. As baseball fans have become more aware of sabermetrics, … Continue reading 50 Greatest Kauffman Stadium Moments, #15: Controversy Follows Batting Title Showdown (October 3, 1976)
50 Greatest Kauffman Stadium Moments, #28: Brett’s Farewell (September 29, 1993)
Note: April 10, 2023 will mark the 50th anniversary of the first game at Royals/Kauffman Stadium. Each week, I will look at one memorable moment in stadium history, with the top moment revealed on April 10, 2023. Missed an entry? You can find past ones here. Over the years, the Royals have employed a handful … Continue reading 50 Greatest Kauffman Stadium Moments, #28: Brett’s Farewell (September 29, 1993)
50 Greatest Kauffman Stadium Moments, #30: Brett’s Cycle Helps Royals Win Marathon (May 28, 1979)
Note: April 10, 2023 will mark the 50th anniversary of the first game at Royals/Kauffman Stadium. Each week, I will look at one memorable moment in stadium history, with the top moment revealed on April 10, 2023. Missed an entry? You can find past ones here. The Royals did not have a Memorial Day doubleheader … Continue reading 50 Greatest Kauffman Stadium Moments, #30: Brett’s Cycle Helps Royals Win Marathon (May 28, 1979)
50 Greatest Kauffman Stadium Moments, #41: Brett’s Inside-The-Park Homer (October 2, 1985)
Note: April 10, 2023 will mark the 50th anniversary of the first game at Royals/Kauffman Stadium. Each week, I will look at one memorable moment in stadium history, with the top moment revealed on April 10, 2023. Missed an entry? You can find past ones here. Seemingly everything the 1985 Royals did on their way … Continue reading 50 Greatest Kauffman Stadium Moments, #41: Brett’s Inside-The-Park Homer (October 2, 1985)
Presenting The All-“Deadball” Royals
As you are probably aware, the Royals’ Nicky Lopez had a pretty good season, hitting .300/.365/.378 and playing excellent defense. Not bad for a guy who was headed for Omaha out of spring training, only to be granted a reprieve when Adalberto Mondesi suffered an injury. Yet, for all the success Lopez had at the … Continue reading Presenting The All-“Deadball” Royals
Season In Review: 1980
Note: This post was first published on Pine Tar Press on February 25, 2015 There are plenty of thoughts that, as a longtime Royals fan, should make me sad. The 2004-2006 seasons, the 29 years without a playoff game, the 17 losing seasons out of 18…and that’s just on the field. The off-the-field stuff, like … Continue reading Season In Review: 1980
U.L.'s Toothpick 