1980 Kansas City Royals

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[edit] 1980 Kansas City Royals / Franchise: Kansas City Royals / BR Team Page

Record: 97-65, Finished 1st in AL Western Division (1980 AL)

Won AL Pennant

Managed by Jim Frey

Ballpark: Royals Stadium

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NL Championship Series (3-2) Phillies over Astros

World Series (4-2) Phillies over Royals

AL Championship Series (3-0) Royals over Yankees

Third baseman George Brett of the Royals won the American League MVP award after flirting with a .400 batting average during the season. He ended the year hitting .390 but led the club to the World Series.

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