Ten years ago, Missouri Life took a look back to what was happening in 1973 across our state, in the nation, and around the world. Take a trip back in time and remember when these things were happening as Missouri Life wrote about them in 2013.
Kansas City Royals
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It’s barely spring, but the boys of summer will round the corner of home plate soon. For Royals rooters, the team’s home opener can’t come soon enough. Committed Cards fans feel the same way. We thought we’d pitch in with some fun stats.
Kansas City Royals star Hal McRae was born on this date. He defined the position of designated hitter.
Baseball Hall of Famer Roger Maris was born on this day. He played for both the Kansas City Royals and St. Louis Cardinals.
From crafting and milkshakes to drive-through shopping, here are some things to do and see in Kansas City this month. Lemonade Park – 1628 Wyoming Street – Facebook: Lemonade Park To offer Kansas Citians a safe place to socialize amid the pandemic, Voltaire Restaurant, recordBar and Moxie Catering are collaborating to bring a new outdoor …
The great right-handed relief pitcher, Dan Quisenberry was born on this date. He spent a year and a half with the Cardinals but most of his brilliant career was with the Kansas City Royals.
Country Boy is Mark’s second book, following his 2016 memoir, On the Eighth Day, God Made Baseball. Mark, who used to enter games to John Denver’s “Thank God I’m a Country Boy,” describes his latest work as a coming-of-age nonfiction story about how his character formed while growing up in Missouri.
