March 21 in Kansas City Royals History: One of the two American League expansion teams announces its nickname, The Kansas City “Royals” (1968)

[adrotate banner=”32″] On March 21, 1968 – One of the two American League expansion teams announces its nickname. The Kansas City franchise, now known as the “Royals”, will begin play in 1969. Kansas City’s last major league franchise, the Athletics, moved to Oakland after the 1967 season. The name

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