Kaw Valley Books

The Kansas City Royals' history-facts, quotes, brainteasers, and stories-is an up-and-down chronicle of baseball at its best. The great players from George Brett to Bo Jackson to Alex Gordon, plus the championship teams, are legendary in the annals of the American League. Other memorable Kansas City moments and more are included in the updated 3rd edition of Legacy of Blue. After beginning as an expansion club in 1969, the Royals had a 10-year run of great seasons in the 1970s and 1980s, then a decades-long run of down campaigns. The franchise is once again on top of with back-to-back World Series appearances and a World Championship in 2015-Kansas City's blue legacy is stronger than ever. Originally published as Kansas City Royals Facts & Trivia.

Mark Stallard has authored more than 12 books, including Super Chiefs, Kansas City Chiefs Encyclopedia (1st, 2nd, & 3rd editions), and Tales from the Kansas Jayhawks Locker Room. Legacy of Blue (originally titled Kansas City Royals Facts & Trivia) was his first book. He has also written for several publications and newspapers, including Baseball America and The Wichita Eagle. Stallard lives in the Kansas City metropolitan area with his wife, Kathleen, and their two sons.