Legendary Players & Managers
18 entries in the Kansas City Royals compendium.
Amos OtisRoyals legend and five-time All-Star center fielder.Hal McRaeAggressive baserunner, three-time Outstanding Designated Hitter, and fiery manager.Whitey HerzogHall of Fame manager who led the Kansas City Royals to three straight division titles.Bret SaberhagenTwo-time Cy Young winner and 1985 World Series MVP for the Kansas City Royals.Salvador PerezRoyals captain and World Series MVP catcherDick HowserThe manager who led the Kansas City Royals to their first World Series title in 1985.Ned YostThe manager who led the Royals to their first World Series title in 30 years.George HendrickFour-time All-Star and 1982 World Series champion with the St. Louis Cardinals.Bo JacksonThe only athlete named an All-Star in two major American sports.Larry AndersenFormer MLB relief pitcher and longtime Phillies radio color commentator.Mel StottlemyreYankees legend and pitching coach who won five World Series titles.Joe MaysA name Royals fans carry in the same breath as the club's proudest chapters.Steve BalboniThe original 'Bye Bye' Balboni: 36 homers, a World Series ring, and a curse that lasted until 2001.Darryl StrawberryThe Straw Man who lit up New York and beyond.Bobby Witt Sr.Hard-throwing right-hander known as 'Witt 'n Wild'; pitched for seven MLB teams including the Diamondbacks…Mike SweeneyA five-time All-Star and Royals Hall of Famer, Mike Sweeney spent 13 seasons in Kansas City as a catcher…Luke HochevarFirst overall pick and World Series champion with the Kansas City Royals.Zack GreinkeCy Young winner and six-time All-Star who pitched 20 MLB seasons.
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