Kansas City Royals Collecting and Fan Guide
Overview
After years of disappointment, fans and collectors of the Kansas City Royals have reason for hope. With a roster of young talent, the team is shaping into a playoff contender with plenty of potential stars and prospects to collect.
Since their entry into the league in 1969, the Royals have won six division titles, two American League pennants and one World Series championship. All of their success came within a ten year period between 1976 and 1985. The talent on those rosters included Cy Young Award winner, Brett Saberhagen, and future Hall of Fame player, George Brett.
With the escalating player contracts the league experienced in the late-1980s and early-1990s, the small market team was forced to rely on continuously developing a new crop of prospects to bolster their roster. By the time the club's emerging stars reach free agency, their value on the market often exceeds the team's ability to pay. Such was the case for players like Jermaine Dye, Johnny Damon and Carlos Beltran, to name a few.
Luckily for fans and collectors, the Royal's scouting staff and farm system are one of the best in baseball. Their ability to identify, acquire and develop homegrown talent has not only made them competitive but has them on the path to be a potential contender in the near future. With a core group of young players that includes Billy Butler, Alex Gordon and Eric Hosmer, the team is poised for an eventual playoff run.
Collectors have plenty of options when it comes to merchandise and collectibles for the Kansas City Royals. Using the tabs above, check out the top Royals players to collect, top merchandise and jersey options, autograph guide, game tickets and the most watched Kansas City Royals cards and memorabilia on eBay.
TTM Autographs
Another option for collectors looking to get autographs is TTM or "Through the Mail." A complete guide to the process can be seen here: How to Get (Almost) Free Autographs Through the Mail.
Although the results are never guaranteed, Royals, fans looking to take advantage of this can try their luck with current players and coaches using the following address:
"Insert Specific Player/Coach/Executive"
c/o Kansas City Royals
1 Royal Way
Kansas City, MO 64129
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Fan Gear
Kansas City Royals Jerseys & Gear Guide
Looking for something to support your team? There are tons of options for Kansas City Royals fans across all budgets. Normal retail price ranges are noted when available. View a complete breakdown of the jersey options using our detailed MLB jersey guide.
Kansas City Royals Jersey Guide
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Kansas City Royals T-Shirts & Hats
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Cards
Kansas City Royals Baseball Card Guide
The Kansas City Royals present a strong number of card options for collectors. View cards for the top former and current members of the Royals below.
Top Former Players & Coaches
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Other All-Time Great Kansas City Royals
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Fred Patek, Al Cowens, Mark Gubicza, David Cone, Kevin Seitzer, Kevin Appier, Johnny Damon, Jermaine Dye, Carlos Beltran
Top Current Players &Â Prospects
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Autographs
Kansas City Royals Autograph Guide
When shopping for autographed items, it is highly recommended to only purchased signed pieces that have been authenticated by a reputable company. Top options include PSA, JSA, Mounted Memories, UDA, Panini Authentic and Tristar.
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Signed Kansas City Royals Photographs
Signed Kansas City Royals Jerseys
Signed Kansas City Royals Balls
Signed Kansas City Royals Bats
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Tickets
Kansas City Royals Game Tickets
If you are looking for tickets to see the Kansas City Royals play, it might be an overwhelming experience. Luckily for fans, MLB teams play a ton of games, all over the country. After selecting a specific game, the first thing to decide is how much you want to spend and where you want to sit in the stadium.
From there, it can get messy given all the choices for purchasing tickets. With that in mind, we have complied the best options for buying tickets. Simply follow the links below to each ticket source for available Kansas City Royals tickets. Be aware that the MLB regular season basically runs from April to the end of September. The playoffs continue until late October.
Hot List
Kansas City Royals Hot List
Check out the most watched Kansas City Royals cards, gear and memorabilia on eBay. The guide is constantly updated with real-time information, so bookmark this page for future reference.
More Info
View basic information and detailed stats on the Kansas City Royals here:
Mike Jackson
I am looking for the 1973 Mike Jackson KC Royals baseball card.