Omaha Royals
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- Location: Omaha, NE
- League: American Association 1969-1997; Pacific Coast League 1998, 2002-2010
- Affiliation: San Diego Padres & Kansas City Royals 1969; Kansas City Royals 1970-1998, 2002-2010
- Ballpark: Rosenblatt Stadium 1969-2010
[edit] Team History
The long-time AAA entry of the Kansas City Royals, the Omaha Royals were members of the American Association throughout its final run, 1969 to 1997. There they won three league titles, in 1970, 1978 and 1990. After the AA dissolved, they joined the Pacific Coast League and have operated there since then, except for three years when they changed their name to the Omaha Golden Spikes. The Royals have never had another AAA affiliate.
Following the 2010 season, the team polled its fans regarding a new name and became the Omaha Storm Chasers.
[edit] Year-by-Year Record
| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 85-55 | 1st | Jack McKeon | League Champs |
| 1970 | 73-65 | 1st | Jack McKeon | League Champs |
| 1971 | 69-70 | 5th | Jack McKeon | |
| 1972 | 71-69 | 4th | Jack McKeon | |
| 1973 | 62-73 | 6th | Harry Malmberg | |
| 1974 | 54-82 | 8th | Harry Malmberg | |
| 1975 | 67-69 | 6th | Billy Gardner | |
| 1976 | 78-58 | 2nd | Billy Gardner | Lost League Finals |
| 1977 | 76-59 | 1st | John Sullivan | Lost League Finals |
| 1978 | 66-69 | 4th | John Sullivan | League Champs |
| 1979 | 65-71 | 6th | Gordon Mackenzie | |
| 1980 | 66-70 | 4th | Joe Sparks | |
| 1981 | 79-57 | 1st | Joe Sparks | Lost League Finals |
| 1982 | 71-66 | 4th | Joe Sparks | Lost League Finals |
| 1983 | 64-72 | 6th (t) | Joe Sparks | |
| 1984 | 68-86 | 8th | Gene Lamont | |
| 1985 | 73-69 | 4th | Gene Lamont | |
| 1986 | 72-70 | 4th | John Boles (40-36) / Frank Funk (32-34) | |
| 1987 | 64-76 | 7th (t) | John Wathan / Frank Funk | |
| 1988 | 81-61 | 2nd | Glenn Ezell | Lost League Finals |
| 1989 | 74-72 | 3rd (t) | Sal Rende | Lost League Finals |
| 1990 | 86-60 | 1st | Sal Rende | League Champs |
| 1991 | 73-71 | 5th | Sal Rende | |
| 1992 | 67-77 | 6th (t) | Jeff Cox | |
| 1993 | 70-74 | 5th | Jeff Cox | |
| 1994 | 68-76 | 6th | Jeff Cox | |
| 1995 | 76-68 | 3rd | Mike Jirschele | Lost in 1st round |
| 1996 | 79-65 | 2nd | Mike Jirschele | Lost in 1st round |
| 1997 | 61-83 | 7th | Mike Jirschele | |
| 1998 | 79-64 | 4th (t) | Ron Johnson | |
| 2002 | 76-68 | 4th | Bucky Dent | |
| 2003 | 70-73 | 11th | Mike Jirschele | |
| 2004 | 71-73 | 9th | Mike Jirschele | |
| 2005 | 72-72 | 8th | Mike Jirschele | |
| 2006 | 53-91 | 16th | Mike Jirschele | |
| 2007 | 73-71 | 8th | Mike Jirschele | |
| 2008 | 63-81 | 14th | Mike Jirschele | |
| 2009 | 64-80 | 13th | Mike Jirschele | |
| 2010 | 81-63 | 3rd | Mike Jirschele |
