He played a role in the Royals 1985 World Series Championship. He was one of the best pitchers in team history.
2007-08-16 07:29:31 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Baseball
He also won 2 Cy Young Awards.
2007-08-16 07:31:33 · update #1
Number 18.
2007-08-16 07:40:30 · update #2
Cross off 18. It should be 31.
2007-08-16 07:46:51 · update #3
Although he's only 7th on the Royals' all-time wins list, I think he's recognized as the best pitcher in franchise history. Two Cy Young Awards, and two wins in the 1985 World Series where he gave up only one run in pitching two complete games to lead the franchise to its only Series title - I think he's worthy of having his name and number honored.
I know he pitched only eight seasons before moving on, but those were some memorable times. He was the leader of a pitching staff that gave the Royals some great seasons.
2007-08-16 07:52:59 · answer #1 · answered by Craig S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes he should. Several years ago a few season ticket holders in KC actually started a petition that they sent around Kauffman Stadium every home game to get #31 retired. While he was a Royal, he was absolutely dominant - especially in the big games. The only problem is that the Kauffman family - when they owned the team - reserved retiring numbers only for players that spent their entire career with the team (Dick Howser was an exception due to his close personal relationship with Ewing & Marion Kauffman) and I don't think David Glass is going to change that.
2007-08-16 10:24:43 · answer #2 · answered by DoReidos 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, why not? Not much to get excited about lately if you're a Royals fan. It might bring more people to the ballpark. He was a pretty good pitcher in his day.
2007-08-16 07:37:51 · answer #3 · answered by Indy Yankee Fan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Which one? 31 or 18?
2007-08-16 07:38:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Royals have nothing else to celebrate, so why not? He was good but certainly not a Hall of Famer.
2007-08-16 07:45:00 · answer #5 · answered by Busan-man 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Only for odd-numbered seasons.
He was absolutely ordinary in even-numbered years.
2007-08-16 07:36:59 · answer #6 · answered by Noah’s Dad 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes i think so. it might give them a spark and light a fire under the team. because they aren't doing crap this year...again.
2007-08-22 00:36:11 · answer #7 · answered by storeetjdjay 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no marginal palyer
2007-08-16 08:14:58 · answer #8 · answered by Michael M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋