1985 Kansas City Royals
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1985 Kansas City Royals / Franchise: Kansas City Royals / BR Team Page[edit]
Record: 91-71, Finished 1st in AL Western Division (1985 AL)
Clinched Division: October 6, 1985, vs. Oakland Athletics
World Series Champs Managed by Dick Howser
Coaches: Gary Blaylock, Mike Ferraro, Jose Martinez, Lee May and Jimmie Schaffer
History, Comments, Contributions[edit]
Awards and Honors[edit]
- All-Star: George Brett
- AL Cy Young Award: Bret Saberhagen
- AL Rolaids Relief Award: Dan Quisenberry
- AL Gold Glove: George Brett (3B)
- AL Silver Slugger Award: George Brett (3B)
Further Reading[edit]
- Bill James: "A History of Being a Kansas City Baseball Fan", in The 1986 Baseball Abstract, Ballantine Books, New York, NY, 1986, pp. 39-68.
- 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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