Denny Matthews’s Tales from the Royals Dugout: A Collection of the Greatest Stories Ever Told
Denny Matthews
192 pages, Paperback
ISBN: 1596700394
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Language: English
Publish: March 1, 2006
Amos Otis, Frank White, George Brett, Hal McRae, Dan Quisenberry, Bret Saberhagen, Paul Splittorff. One mention of any of those names can bring about visions of great baseball, determination, hard-nosed, and winning. However, one vision out-weighs all others: the boys in blue & the Kansas City Royals. The Kansas City Royals, an expansion club in the American League in 1969, struggled during their early existence. It didn’t take long, however, before the Royals established themselves as one of the most successful franchises in baseball. That success culminated with the winning of the 1985 World Series.Since 1969, the Royals have developed great players that have had fun. Along the way, they also have developed a winning tradition. Although the Royals have received the “small-market” tag in recent years, the organization still boasts a proud heritage. In Denny Matthews’ Tales from the Royals Dugout, longtime Royals radio broadcaster Denny Matthews relives the club’s great moments and pro