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97-65 .599 |
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| Standings |
Won the AL West |
| Pythagorean |
92-70, 93-69, 93-69 |
| Runs
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809 /
694 |
| Postseason | Won ALCS 3-0 over New York Yankees
Lost World Series 4-2 to Philadelphia Phillies | | Ballpark | Royals Stadium | | Park Factors | Batting: 101 / Pitching: 100 | | Attendance | 2,288,714 (3rd) (5th) | | Payroll/Avg | $2,511,325 / $100,453 (20th) | | Spring Training | Fort Myers, Florida (Terry Park) | | Manager | Jim Frey | | Coaches | Billy Connors, Gordy Mackenzie, Jim Schaffer, Jose Martinez | | Executives | Chairman of the Board: Ewing Kauffman, General Manager: Joe Burke | | Minor Leagues | (AAA) Omaha Royals, (AA) Jacksonville Suns, (A) Charleston Royals, (A) Fort Myers Royals | | Radio | (WIBW) Denny Matthews, Fred White | | TV | (WDAF) Al Wisk, Denny Trease |
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The 1980 Kansas City Royals
went 97-65
and finished 1st
in the
American League West. The Royals
drew 2,288,714
to Royals Stadium.
George Brett, Larry Gura and Darrell Porter made the All-Star team. George Brett won the American League Most Valuable Player award. Gold Glove winners for 1980 included Frank White and Willie Wilson.
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