Kansas City Royals Codexery
An unofficial fan history of Kansas City Royals — its eras, legends, honours, iconic matches, and rivalries.
Club History
Ewing Kauffman · Willie Wilson · Paul Splittorff · Dan Quisenberry · Billy Butler · Dayton Moore · Alex Gordon · Paul Molitor · Lou Piniella · John Wathan · Dave Stewart · Dick Groat · Mike Matheny · Yordano Ventura · Paul Goldschmidt · Eric Hosmer · Mike Moustakas · Whit Merrifield
Legendary Players & Managers
Amos Otis · Hal McRae · Whitey Herzog · Bret Saberhagen · Salvador Perez · Dick Howser · Ned Yost · George Hendrick · Bo Jackson · Larry Andersen · Mel Stottlemyre · Joe Mays · Steve Balboni · Darryl Strawberry · Bobby Witt Sr. · Mike Sweeney · Luke Hochevar · Zack Greinke
Honours & Records
George Brett Rookie of the Year (1973) · Dan Quisenberry Rolaids Relief Man Award · Salvador Perez Gold Glove Awards · Bret Saberhagen Cy Young Award (1989) · George Brett Franchise Home Runs Record · Salvador Perez Silver Slugger Award · 2015 American League Pennant · Dan Quisenberry Franchise Saves Record · 1985 American League Pennant · 2015 World Series Championship · 2014 AL Pennant · 1985 World Series Championship · 1985 AL Pennant · 2015 AL Pennant · George Brett career hits record (2,930) · George Brett career home runs record (307) · Bo Jackson 1989 AL MVP · Mike Sweeney 2003 AL MVP · Bret Saberhagen 1985 AL Cy Young Award · Zack Greinke 2009 AL Cy Young Award · 1977 AL West Division title
Iconic Matches & Moments
1976 ALCS Game 5 Knee High Home Run · George Brett 3000th Hit August 1988 · 2014 ALDS Game 3 Rangers Comeback · Dennis Leonard No-Hitter May 1984 · 1977 Opening Day Royals Stadium Debut · 1985 World Series MVP George Brett Award Ceremony · 1985 World Series Game 6 Clincher · 2014 AL Central Division Clincher at Oakland · 2014 ALCS Game 6 Escobar Home Run vs Orioles · 2015 ALDS Game 3 Tigers Shutout · 1985 World Series Game 4 Brett Home Run vs Dodgers · 2015 ALDS Game 5 Walk-Off · 2015 World Series Game 7 Walk-Off vs Cardinals · 2014 ALCS Game 7 Moustakas Walk-Off vs Tigers · 1980 ALCS vs Yankees 7 Games · 1985 ALCS George Brett .462 vs White Sox · 2015 ALDS Yordano Ventura No-Hitter · 1980 ALCS Game 7 vs Yankees · 2013 ALDS Game 7 vs Athletics · 2015 ALCS Game 7 vs Tigers · 1985 World Series Game 5 Brett 3 HR · 1985 Dan Quisenberry 30 Saves · 2015 Edward Mujica 11 Playoff Saves · 2014 Moustakas .392 ALCS · all 27 →
Great Rivalries
Minnesota Twins · St. Louis Cardinals · San Francisco Giants · Chicago White Sox · Detroit Tigers · Toronto Blue Jays · Baltimore Orioles · Royals vs. Twins · Royals vs. Cardinals · Royals vs. Indians · Royals vs. Tigers · Royals vs. Dodgers · Royals vs. Yankees · Royals vs. Mets
Stadium & Culture
The K · Sluggerrr · Legends Plaza · Frank White · George Brett · The K logo · Kauffman Stadium · Royals Stadium · Royals · The K cap · The K on the cap