1977 AL West Division title
Royals win franchise-best 102 games, but fall to Yankees in ALCS again.
The 1977 Kansas City Royals season was their ninth in Major League Baseball. The Royals' franchise-best 102–60 record led the majors and Kansas City won its second consecutive American League West title. Once again, the Royals lost to the New York Yankees in the postseason, falling 3–2 in the ALCS.
Quick Facts
- Year
- 1977
- Division
- AL West
- Manager
- Whitey Herzog
- Franchise milestone
- First division title in club history
- Postseason result
- Lost ALCS to New York Yankees
- Key position players
- George Brett
- John Mayberry
- Amos Otis
- Hal McRae
- Key pitchers
- Dennis Leonard
- Paul Splittorff
- Larry Gura
Lore & Background
Hal McRae led the American League in doubles, with 54. Al Cowens set a franchise single-season record with 112 runs batted in.
Reader's Guide
The Royals won the AL West with a 102–60 record, then lost the ALCS to the New York Yankees 3–2.
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