1978 Kansas City Royals
From BR Bullpen
1978 Kansas City Royals / Franchise: Kansas City Royals / BR Team Page[edit]
Record: 92-70, Finished 1st in AL Western Division (1978 AL)
Clinched Division: September 26, 1978, vs. Seattle Mariners
Managed by Whitey Herzog
Coaches: Steve Boros, Galen Cisco, Chuck Hiller and Charlie Lau
History, Comments, Contributions[edit]
Awards and Honors[edit]
- All-Stars: George Brett, Fred Patek, Darrell Porter and Frank White
- AL Gold Glove: Frank White (2B)
- Topps All-Star Rookie Team: Rich Gale (RhP)
Further Reading[edit]
- Josh Wood: "Ask Sports: What's the earliest date the Royals have ever clinched a division title?", The Wichita Eagle, Aug. 29, 2015
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