Kansas City Royals, professional baseball team and is one of five teams in the Central Division of the American League (AL). The uniform colors of the team is royal blue and white and the logo design is entwined "KC" on a blue shield topped with a gold crown. 

History of Kansas City Royals

The Kansas City Royals have been one of the most successful expansion teams in baseball history. The Royals played their first game on April 8, 1969. They have had a winning record in 14 of 19 seasons from 1971-1989. From 1976-1985, a span of ten seasons, they won six division titles, made seven playoff appearances, won two pennants, and become World Champions in 1985. The Royals also have become the Division Champion continuously for 3 times from 1976-1978. 

However, after 1985 there performance deteriorated. While the 1990s presented many struggles on the field, fans got to see a glimpse of the future with the development of Mike Sweeney and 1999 Rookie of the Year Carlos Beltran. 

The team ownership changed hands and in 2000, the Royals, bought by Wal-Mart executive David Glass for $96 million after the death of former owner Ewing Kauffman left the franchise without permanent ownership. One of the best manager’s to work with the team was Whitey Herzog, leading the Royals to three straight division championships in the late 70’s. 

The manager Tony Pena revived the club somewhat in 2003, guiding the young Royals to their first winning season in a decade. Encouraged by success in 2003, the Royals plugged some holes with slugger Juan Gonzalez and other veterans, hoping they would help lift a youngish team to a division title. Gonzalez was hurt early and it didn't work. The team slid to a franchise-record 104 losses. So, the Royals are still looking for either of these championships (Division, Pennants or World), which they have not won after 1985. 

The Kansas City Royals have only 4 players in the Baseball Hall of fame such as, George Brett, Orlando Cepeda, Harmon Killebrew and Gaylord Perry. The Kansas City Royals also have certain retired numbers like: #5 worn by George Brett, #10 belonging to Dick Howser and #20 worn by Frank White. 

Stadium History of Kansas City Royals

Home of four different baseball teams, Kansas City Municipal Stadium existed for many years. Kansas City Municipal Stadium had several unique features. A small zoo and picnic area was behind the right-field fence, that housed the team mascot, a mule named "Charlie O". It was the home of Kansas City Royals from 1969 to 1972. They began playing at Municipal Stadium on April 8, 1969, and played their until October 4, 1972. Then the Kansas City Royals moved into Royals Stadium in 1973.  

The Royals Stadium is recognized throughout baseball as one of the game's most beautiful ballparks. Since it’s opening, a total of 53,062,406 people have visited the stadium, including a record 2,477,700 in 1989.

The stadium was again re-named as Kauffman Stadium in honor of Ewing M. Kauffman in a ceremony at the stadium on July 2, 1993. Kauffman Stadium's unique features include a 12-story high scoreboard and a 322-foot wide water spectacular. The scoreboard contains 16,320 light bulbs, most of them on the 40 by 60 foot screen. The water spectacular is the largest privately funded fountain in the world. 

In the end, the future of Kansas City Royals looked a little brighter in the coming seasons. In last season, the Royals added several new players. The stage is set for the Royals to move on with all the necessary factors. Be there, to witness the glory of Kansas City Royals for the coming seasons!