Before I move forward with the mid-70’s Royals teams, I want to take a look back at baseball history in Kansas City.
The Philadelphia Years
The Philadelphia Athletics were one of the original American League teams, playing in Philly from 1901 to 1954. In 1901, Connie Mack was recruited to manage the club. Mack also owned 25% of the team. The rules state that a player or manager must be in uniform to step onto the field, so Mack, who had a propensity for wearing three-piece suits and straw boater hats, had to remain in the dugout.