Member Login
Join a Chapter
Membership Directory
Search the Research Collection
SABR Analytics Conference
Register now to join us on March 14-16, 2025, in Phoenix, AZ.
Learn More
The Research Collection
Events
Events Calendar
Analytics Conference
Annual Convention
Jerry Malloy Negro League Conference
Women in Baseball Conference
19th Century Conference
SABR Day
Community
Join SABR
Regional Chapters
Research Committees
Chartered Communities
Member Benefit Spotlight
Members’ Home
Donate
SABR Scholars
Analytics Certification
Scholarships
Internships
Publications
Latest News
Menu
Menu
April 8, 1969: Baseball returns to Kansas City as Royals win debut
April 9, 1969: Second verse, same as the first; Royals remain undefeated after debut
August 2, 1973: George Brett makes his debut with Kansas City Royals
September 29, 1976: Royals clinch tie for AL West division title
June 15, 1979: Royals stage ‘a comeback for all seasons’ in defeating Brewers
August 17, 1980: George Brett raises batting average above .400
October 10, 1980: Royals advance to first World Series after sweeping Yankees in ALCS
October 11, 1985: George Brett’s ‘best game’ lifts Royals in ALCS with two homers
October 16, 1985: Royals complete comeback against Blue Jays to win AL pennant
October 26, 1985: Royals force Game 7 after Cardinals’ collapse in wake of Denkinger’s call
October 27, 1985: Royals rout Cardinals 11-0 in Game 7 to clinch first World Series title
April 12, 1986: Dennis Leonard returns to Royals for first start in three years
August 19, 1986: Frank White’s 7 RBIs help Royals overcome Rangers in 11 innings
August 2, 1987: Kevin Seitzer goes 6-for-6 as Royals rout Red Sox
July 17, 1990: Bo Jackson clouts three home runs in Royals’ victory over Yankees
June 6, 1991: Royals outlast Rangers in 18-inning marathon
September 30, 1992: George Brett joins 3,000-hit club with four-hit performance
September 26, 1993: George Brett announces retirement, then hits walk-off home run
April 5, 2004: Beltran’s walk-off homer lifts Royals to Opening Day win
September 26, 2014: Royals clinch a postseason berth to end a 29-year drought
September 30, 2014: Royals top A’s in a wild AL Wild Card Game
October 12, 2015: The Miracle at Minute Maid: Royals rally to beat Astros in ALDS
October 17, 2015: Communication breakdown sparks Royals’ late rally in Game 2
October 23, 2015: Lorenzo Cain races home, sends Royals to World Series
Page 1 of 2
1
2
Scroll to top
