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91-71 .562 |
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| Standings |
Won the AL West |
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86-76, 86-76, 86-76 |
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687 /
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| Postseason | Won ALCS 4-3 over Toronto Blue Jays
Won World Series 4-3 over St. Louis Cardinals | | Ballpark | Royals Stadium | | Park Factors | Batting: 100 / Pitching: 100 | | Attendance | 2,162,717 (5th) (9th) | | Payroll/Avg | $11,754,512 / $368,469 (9th) | | Spring Training | Fort Myers, Florida (Terry Park) | | Manager | Dick Howser | | Coaches | Gary Blaylock, Jim Schaffer, Jose Martinez, Lee May, Mike Ferraro | | Executives | Chairman of the Board: Ewing Kauffman, General Manager: John Schuerholz | | Minor Leagues | (AAA) Omaha Royals, (AA) Memphis Chicks, (A) Eugene Emeralds, (A) Fort Myers Royals | | Radio | (WIBW) Denny Matthews, Fred White | | TV | (WDAF) Denny Matthews, Denny Trease, Fred White |
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The 1985 Kansas City Royals
went 91-71
and finished 1st
in the
American League West. The Royals
drew 2,162,717
to Royals Stadium.
George Brett made the All-Star team. Bret Saberhagen was honored with the Cy Young award. Gold Glove winners for 1985 included George Brett.
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