Category: Kansas City Monarchs

Buck O’Neil, Jim Kaat among others (finally) inducted into Cooperstown

December 7, 2021

For six legendary ballplayers, the long wait is finally over. As per the results of this weekend’s special selection committee meetings, Bud Fowler, Gil Hodges, Jim Kaat, Minnie Minoso, Tony Oliva, and Buck O’Neil have all been elected to Cooperstown, and will be officially inducted on July 24 along with any players voted in by … More Buck O’Neil, Jim Kaat among others (finally) inducted into Cooperstown

Kansas City Monarchs win third American Association title!

September 22, 2021

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Monarchs clinched their third American Association title against the Fargo-Moorhead Redhawks on Monday night. The Monarchs defeated the RedHawks 8-1 to sweep the best-of-five series 3-0. It’s been quite the season for Kansas City, as they finished the 2021 season with the best record in the American Association. … More Kansas City Monarchs win third American Association title!

Kansas City Monarchs will open season with full capacity attendance

May 15, 2021

As the Kansas City Monarchs prepare to start their season, which begins on Tuesday, May 18th, they announced some big news regarding having fans at Legends Field: they intend on having full capacity crowds. Monarchs owner Mark Brandmeyer, recently told 41 Action News that the stadium will welcome fans at full capacity and face masks … More Kansas City Monarchs will open season with full capacity attendance