#759 Paul Splittorff
Paul Splittorff was an original Royal, being drafted during the team’s first drafts. He stayed in KC his entire playing career, helpin bring the Royals from expansion to eliteness.
#429 John Wathan
August 24, 1982, John Wathan stole 3rd base in a game against the Rangers, to break the single season steals record for catchers.
#132 Lee May
Lee May’s another player who finished his career in ’82. He’d played 18 years, and is probably most famous for hitting a ball in the 1970 World Series to Brooks Robinson.
#297 Clint Hurdle
Clint Hurdle’s stretching, getting ready for the game. He looks happy, content, satisfied and relaxed with his life. Who wouldn’t be? You’re in the majors, on a perennial playoff contender, and 1981 was a good season for you even if your playing time was limited. Posting a batting line of .329/.427/.553 over 28 games was [...]