This day in baseball: Kauffman buys the Royals

Ewing Kauffman became the owner of the new American League franchise in Kansas City on January 11, 1968.  The franchise was eventually known as the Royals.  With the departure of the A’s for Oakland, the pharmaceutical entrepreneur became a key force in bringing a lasting MLB club to KC.

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