A ROYAL DECADE
THE ROYALS OF 1976-85
From 1976-85, the Kansas City Royals won six division crowns. They played some of the most memorable postseason series of all-time once they got to October. There were electric moments, epic battles and generation-defining rivalries. There was also a lot of heartbreak, as these Royals suffered some painful losses along the way.
Finally, 1985 came. The Royals won an exciting pennant race with the California Angels to win the AL West again, then had to twice rally from 3-1 series deficits in the postseason, getting past the Toronto Blue Jays and St. Louis Cardinals to win it a well-deserved championship.
The Royal Decade of 1976-85 captures it all. You’ll read about pitchers ranging from Dennis Leonard to Larry Gura to Bret Saberhagen and Dan Quisenberry. Learn more about the exploits of talented regulars like Amos Otis, Frank White, Hal McRae and many more.
And above all, the Royal Decade is marked by the presence of George Howard Brett. One of the great third baseman of all-time, the most complete hitter of his era and an eventual Hall of Famer, Brett’s greatness is the common thread that links the first Royal breakthrough season of 1976 to the championship vindication of 1985.
The Royal Decade is a download that contains twenty articles published on TheSportsNotebook.com, regular season narratives and game-by-game reviews of each postseason series.