Kansas City Royals Starting Lineup Figures

The Kansas City Royals are a professional baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. They are a member of Major League Baseball’s American League (AL) Central Division. The franchise was founded in 1969 as an expansion team and has been an integral part of the Kansas City sports community ever since.

The Royals play their home games at Kauffman Stadium, a stadium located in Kansas City. The stadium, often referred to as “The K,” has a distinctive fountains display beyond the outfield wall, making it one of the most recognizable ballparks in the MLB.

The team’s colors are royal blue, white, and gold, and their logo features a crown, reflecting the “Royals” name.

The Royals have experienced both highs and lows throughout their history. In the 1970s and 1980s, the team was particularly successful, earning the nickname “The Boys in Blue.” During that time, they won multiple division titles and made several playoff appearances.

The pinnacle of their success came in 1985 when the Royals won their first and only World Series championship. In a memorable World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals, the Royals came back from a 3-1 deficit to win the series in seven games.

The team was also known for their core of talented players during that era, including George Brett, Frank White, and Bret Saberhagen.

In more recent years, the Royals have gone through rebuilding phases, but they continue to be a team with potential and a dedicated fan base. The team focuses on developing young talent and building a roster that can compete for championships in the future.

The Kansas City Royals have left a lasting impact on the baseball community and hold a special place in the hearts of their fans in Kansas City and beyond.

Danny Tartabull

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Danny Tartabull Kansas City Royals Starting Lineup Figure

– Released 1989

Bret Saberhagen

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Bret Saberhagen Kansas City Royals Starting Lineup Figure

– Released 1989

Bo Jackson

Bo Jackson Kansas City Royals Starting Lineup Figure

– Released 1989

Kevin Seitzer

Kevin Seitzer Kansas City Royals Starting Lineup Figure

– Released 1988

Kevin Seitzer played third base for the Royals from 1986-1991. He was a two time all star and Seitzer held a career AVG of .295 while collecting 1,557 hits.

George Brett

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George Brett Kansas City Royals Starting Lineup Figure

– Released 1988

There is also a Canadian packaging version of this figure – which is scarcer and thus more valuable.

George Brett played 3B for the Royals his entire career (1973-1993). He won the AL MVP in 1980 and ALCS MVP in 1985. Brett was a 13 time all star, won 3 silver slugger awards and 1 gold glove when he played for the Royals. During his MLB career he hit .305 while amassing 3,154 hits – 317 of which were HR’s. The Royals retired his number (#5).

Danny Tartabull

Danny Tartabull Kansas City Royals Starting Lineup Figure

– Released 1988

Danny Tartabull played outfiled for the Royals 1987-1991. He was an all-star in 1991. Tartabull hit .273 and hit 263 homeruns during his playing days.

Dan Quisenberry

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Dan Quisenberry Kansas City Royals Starting Lineup Figure

– Released 1988

Dan Quisenberry was a pitcher for the Royals from 1979-1988. He was a 3 time all-star and World Series champion in 1985. Quisenberry had a 2.76 ERA, amassed 56 wins and also saved 244 games during his baseball career.

Bret Saberhagen

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Bret Saberhagen Kansas City Royals Starting Lineup Figure

– Released 1988

Bret Saberhagen pitched for the Royals from 1984-1991. He won the cy young award in 1985 and 1989 and also won the world series in 1985 with the Royals. Saberhagen made the all star team 3 times and also was a gold glove winner in 1989. He has a career ERA of 3.34 and won 167 games during his career.

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