A Glance at Greatness: The Kansas City Royals All-Time Team

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Team Name: Kansas City Royals

Year Established: 1969

City: Kansas City

Ballpark: Kauffman Stadium

League: American League

Division: AL Central

Number of Playoff Appearances: 6

Number of Pennants: 2

World Series Titles: 1985

All-Time Team

Catcher: Brent Mayne

First Base: Mike Sweeney

Second Base: Frank White

Third Base: George Brett

Shortstop: Freddie Patek

Outfield: Amos Otis, Willie Wilson, Hal McRae

Pitchers: Tom Gordan, Paul Splittorff, Dennis Leonard, Bret Saberhagen, Dan Quisenberry

Bench: John Mayberry, Cookie Rojas, Jermaine Dye

Manager: Whitey Herzog

Recap:

This team was generally hard for me to pick. I only know a handful of players on this list, but I'm sure a Royals fan could pick this team with ease.

George Brett is without a doubt the best player of this squad.

The outfield is also very good. Willie Wilson was a great base stealer and could play with the best of them.

The pitching staff is also good.

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