Home of the Kansas City Athletics (1955-1967) and the Kansas City Royals (1969-1972)
When Charlie-O took over the KC #Athletics and KC Municipal he found a unique way to mow the lawn (pic credit LIFE) pic.twitter.com/HmHSQpQPDF
— Baseball Cathedrals (@MLBcathedrals) September 30, 2014
The large scoreboard at KC Municipal Stadium came from #Braves Field BOS after they left for MIL. #Athletics #Royals pic.twitter.com/Tci7WwEPpB — Baseball Cathedrals (@MLBcathedrals) September 30, 2014
The #Athletics called Kansas City home from 1955-67. Now they’ll have to beat KC to advance. #Royals KC Municipal. pic.twitter.com/mr3f04IFGb
— Baseball Cathedrals (@MLBcathedrals) September 30, 2014
Night shot of KC Municipal Stadium when the #Athletics were in KC. Was also #Royals first home. pic.twitter.com/rV9FAov85z — Baseball Cathedrals (@MLBcathedrals) September 29, 2014
Harvey the rabbit would pop out of the ground to deliver balls to ump. Charlie O’s invention followed A’s from KC-OAK pic.twitter.com/TkFBTB7ysP
— Baseball Cathedrals (@MLBcathedrals) August 4, 2014
KC Municipal (1923) had tons of history, from Jackie Robinson’s Monarchs, the #Athletics, to the #Royals 1st home. pic.twitter.com/lTuiFsuuVi — Baseball Cathedrals (@MLBcathedrals) August 4, 2014
Despite normal OF depth (336 down RF) Owner; KC A’s, Charlie O, decided to add a 40′ fence for ’67, KC Municipal pic.twitter.com/pdUzBB3hP8
— Baseball Cathedrals (@MLBcathedrals) August 4, 2014