The original plan? Well, there were a few of them. In fact, at one point, Trevor Vance changed his college major for the fourth time. “I wanted to be the next Chris Berman,” he says now with a laugh, referring to the former ESPN personality. That was in the late 1980s, when Vance spent summers… Read more »
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Team: Kansas City Royals
John Wathan
John Wathan returns for his 32nd year with the Kansas City Royals and will serve as the Assistant to Player Development in 2008. He played for 15 years in the Royals system, including 10 at the Major League level from 1976-1985. A manager in later years, Wathan was a member of the Royals World Series… Read more »
Harry Weber
Walk outside Busch Stadium in St. Louis or around Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, and you’ll see his work. Or, drive to the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in Springfield, where you’ll find his largest collection. That is, a collection of bronze busts and statues. For Harry Weber, call it all a labor of love… Read more »
Frank White
Frank White is undoubtedly the greatest fielding second baseman to play baseball. He won the Rawlings Gold Glove award eight times, the most by an American League second baseman and tied for the major league best with Bill Mazeroski of Pittsburgh. White was named Royals Player-of-the-Year twice, 1983 and 1986. He played in five All-Star… Read more »
Fred White
Fred White was the Royals radio voice for 25 years (1974 to 1998) and associated with the club for 40 years. White joined Denny Matthews, one of the Royals’ original broadcasters, when Buddy Blattner left the club. “The thing I remember most is how we assimilated with each other in the booth. I think it… Read more »
Willie Wilson
Willie Wilson became the Kansas City Royals first prime-time leadoff hitting threat in club history. The fleet footed outfielder was a first round draft choice for the Royals in 1974 and reached the big leagues in 1976. He hit over .300 for four consecutive seasons from 1979-82 and stole more than 30 bases in 11… Read more »
Ned Yost
The story goes that Ned Yost was enjoying “the quiet life” as a special adviser for the Kansas City Royals back in spring of 2010, traveling to minor league clubs and offering advice here and there. And then, set to check on the franchise’ Double-A Northwest Arkansas club for a series in Springfield, Mo., the… Read more »
Larry Zirbel
Larry Zirbel was born in Paris Township, Kenosha County, Wisconsin on June 13, 1921. Spent his boyhood in Algoma, Wisconsin, and graduated from Algoma High School in June 1939. He was a World War II veteran, serving from 1942 to 1945. He received his BS degree from Northwest Missouri State in 1950 and his M.Ed.… Read more »