“Physically, we matched up with Kansas City, ... We competed hard. But there are things we've got to do better. And things we are going to do better.”
Norv Turner
“Um, it's hard to say, we were playing Kansas City.”
Torii Hunter
“Contrary to several conflicting stories, I got the name "Count" right in Kansas City in 1936 while at the Reno Club. I was known as Bill Basie at that time. One night, while we were broadcasting, the announcer called me to the microphone for those usual few words of introduction. He commented that Bill Basie was a rather ordinary name, and further that there were a couple of well-known bandleaders named Earl Hines and Duke Ellington. Then he said, `Bill, I think I'll call you Count Basie from now on. Is that all right with you?' I thought he was kidding, shrugged my shoulders and replied, `OK.'”
Count Basie
“If you're playing for the Kansas City Royals, ... about all you can do is beat your head against the wall.”
John Kruk
“It was between Christmas and New Years. The teams gathered together in Kansas City and played the tournament.”
Clint Johnson
“Obviously there's rumors and speculation. Officially, I haven't received a phone call from Kansas City. I know Dick did a great job there and Carl will have some options. We'll see what happens.”
Terry Bradway
“Further south, there are some airports, but none our size. Our airport is the gateway to the southern Kansas City.”
James Green
