Legendary Players & Managers
18 entries in the Kansas City Royals compendium.
Legendary Players & Managers — Era Chart
Amos OtisA speed-and-defense specialist who led the American League in stolen bases once and doubleHal McRaeA three-time All-Star and three-time Outstanding Designated Hitter who twice led all of baWhitey HerzogThe skipper who engineered three straight division titles for the Royals from 1976 to 1978Bret SaberhagenThe right-handed ace who won two Cy Young Awards and was named MVP of the 1985 World SerieSalvador PerezThe 2015 World Series MVP and former single-season home run record holder for primary catcDick HowserThe manager who guided the Royals from rebuilding to their first World Series title.Ned YostThe manager who led the Royals to their first World Series title since 1985.George HendrickA blue-and-gold name etched in the memory of old Royals faithful.Bo JacksonThe Royals' greatest draft pick who never threw a single pinstriped pitch.Larry AndersenThe arm that held the 80s Royals together behind the plate.Mel StottlemyreA Yankee legend who briefly suited up in the Kingdom during the Royals' early years.Joe MaysA name Royals fans carry in the same breath as the club's proudest chapters.Steve BalboniThe left-handed slugger who gave the '80s Royals a wall at first base.Darryl StrawberryA Mets icon and Hall of Famer with zero connection to the Royals' story.Bobby Witt Sr.The glove that built the Royals' infield soul in the '70s.Mike SweeneyThe thunder at third base that made 1995 feel like it could be the year.Luke HochevarThe slider, the grit, the blue-and-gold windup — Hochevar was the Royals' steady left arm Zack GreinkeThe lefty-cutter that made a whole city believe the Royals finally had their ace.
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