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ON THIS DAY · June 24 in Kansas City Royals History: Dave Winfield hits for cycle and becomes the oldest player to collect five hits in a game (1991)
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January 21
Kansas City Royals: Kansas City Royals, 1981, Four-time Gold Glove Award winner Cesar Gerónimo is traded by the Cincinnati Reds to the Kansas City Royals

January 21 in Kansas City Royals History: Four-time Gold Glove Award winner Cesar Gerónimo is traded by the Cincinnati Reds to the Kansas City Royals (1981)

[adrotate banner=”49″] On January 21 1981 — Four-time Gold Glove Award winner Cesar Gerónimo is traded by the Cincinnati Reds to the Kansas City Royals for a minor league prospect, German Barranca....

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January 20
Kansas City Royals: Kansas City Royals, 1998, Veteran reliever Lee Smith and third baseman Terry Pendleton sign minor league contracts with the Kansas City Royals

January 20 in Kansas City Royals History: Veteran reliever Lee Smith and third baseman Terry Pendleton sign minor league contracts with the Kansas City Royals (1998)

On January 20 1998 — Veteran reliever Lee Smith and third baseman Terry Pendleton sign minor league contracts with the Kansas City Royals , who invite them to spring training as non-roster...

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January 18
Kansas City Royals: Kansas City Royals, 1985, In a four-team trade, the Milwaukee Brewers send catcher Jim Sundberg to the Kansas City Royals

January 18 in Kansas City Royals History: In a four-team trade, the Milwaukee Brewers send catcher Jim Sundberg to the Kansas City Royals (1985)

VINTAGE BASEBALL MEMORABILIA Vintage Baseball Memorabilia On January 18 1985 — In a four-team trade, the Milwaukee Brewers send catcher Jim Sundberg to the Kansas City Royals and receive pitchers Danny Darwin...

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January 17
Kansas City Royals: Kansas City Royals, 1977, KANSAS CITY ROYALS RELEASE 18-YEAR VETERAN TOMMY DAVIS, ENDING HIS CAREER

January 17 in Kansas City Royals History: KANSAS CITY ROYALS RELEASE 18-YEAR VETERAN TOMMY DAVIS, ENDING HIS CAREER (1977)

On January 17 1977 — The Kansas City Royals released veteran outfielder Tommy Davis, ending his 18-year career. In 1962, Davis led the National League in batting average with a .346 mark,...

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January 16
Kansas City Royals: Kansas City Royals, 1975, Harmon Killebrew released by twins

January 16 in Kansas City Royals History: Harmon Killebrew released by twins (1975)

January 16, 1975 – The Twins release future hall of famer, 38-year-old slugger Harmon Killebrew. He was promptly signed by the Royals. He hit his 573rd and final major league home run...

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January 5
Kansas City Royals: Kansas City Royals, 1994, The Mets trade Vince Coleman to the Royals along with $500,000, reacquiring Kevin McReynolds

January 5 in Kansas City Royals History: The Mets trade Vince Coleman to the Royals along with $500,000, reacquiring Kevin McReynolds (1994)

[adrotate banner=”42″] On January 5, 1994 — The New York Mets trade Vince Coleman to the Kansas City Royals along with $500,000, a sum that will make up the difference between the...

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January 3
Kansas City Royals: Kansas City Royals, 1977, Kansas City Royals release veteran reliever Lindy McDaniel

January 3 in Kansas City Royals History: Kansas City Royals release veteran reliever Lindy McDaniel (1977)

[adrotate banner=”32″] On January 3, 1977, the Kansas City Royals release veteran reliever Lindy McDaniel, ending his 21-year career. McDaniel won 141 games and posted 172 saves in stints with the Royals,...

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