Monday, February 24, 2014

Top 100 & KC Connections: 71—80

71. Eddie Plank • P • 1901—1917

Appeared in three games in KC in 1915 with the St. Louis Terriers vs. the Kansas City Packers of the Federal League.

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73. Chipper Jones • 3B • 1993—2012

Made one appearance in KC at the tail end of his career in the 2012 All-Star Game. The crowd gave him a huge ovation as he came to bat for his one plate appearance, and Jones saluted with his helmet held high before squibbing a ground ball single.


74. Hank Greenberg • 1B • 1930—1947

75. Jackie Robinson • 2B • 1947—1956

Made his pro debut as the shortstop for the 1945 Monarchs.

76. Fergie Jenkins • P • 1965—1983

Fergie may not have enjoyed Royals Stadium: 12 starts, 1-5, 6.33 ERA.

77. Jeff Bagwell • 1B • 1991—2005

Played just nine games at Kauffman, but crushed three home runs and a 1.287 OPS.


78. Charlie Gehringer • 2B • 1924—1942

Played an exhibition against the Monarchs in KC in '35 as a member of the World Series All-Stars.

79. Rod Carew • 1B/2B • 1967—1985

41 games at Municipal Stadium, 76 at Royals Stadium.

80. Joe Jackson • LF • 1908—1920

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