\n\t\t\t\t\t\tFrom opening day to World Series glory, here\u2019s a look at the biggest moments in Kauffman Stadium history.While the games will not close for at least another few seasons at One Royal Way, here’s a look back at some of the memorable moments and games at Kauffman Stadium. April 10, 1973: Royals Stadium opens with a 12\u20131 win over the Texas Rangers.April 10, 1973: It does not take long for history. John Mayberry hits the first home run in stadium history that same day.May 15, 1973: Nolan Ryan throws the first no-hitter at the stadium.July 24, 1973: Kansas City hosts the MLB All-Star Game less than four months after opening. Oct. 9, 1976: Royals Stadium hosts its first postseason game, part of a stretch of October matchups with the New York Yankees.Oct. 10, 1976: The Royals follow it up with their first postseason win at home.May 14, 1977: Jim Colborn throws the Royals\u2019 first no-hitter at the stadium.Oct. 17, 1980: Kansas City hosts its first World Series game and gets a win over the Philadelphia Phillies.Oct. 26, 1985: The Royals stay alive in the World Series with a dramatic Game 6 win over the Cardinals. The game is remembered for both a late rally and controversy.Oct. 27, 1985: One day later, the Royals finish the job, winning Game 7 in an 11\u20130 rout.Sept. 2, 1986: Bo Jackson makes his Royals Stadium debut. Aug. 26, 1991: Bret Saberhagen throws the third no-hitter at Royals Stadium.July 2, 1993: The stadium is officially renamed Kauffman Stadium in honor of founder Ewing Kauffman.Sept. 29, 1993: George Brett plays his final home game, closing out an era in Kansas City.June 14, 1996: Cal Ripken Jr. sets the world record for consecutive games played with his 2,216th straight game. Sept. 16, 1996: Paul Molitor records his 3,000th hit at the stadium.2006: Voters in Kansas City approve funding for major renovations to the stadium.April 10, 2009: The renovated Kauffman Stadium reopens. July 10, 2012: Kauffman Stadium hosts its second All-Star Game.Sept. 30, 2014: After a 29-year drought, Royals return to the postseason with a dramatic 12-inning comeback win over the Oakland Athletics in the Wild Card Game.Oct. 15, 2014: Kansas City clinches the American League pennant at home, defeating the Baltimore Orioles. Oct. 23, 2015: The Royals clinch their second straight pennant at Kauffman Stadium, defeating Toronto 4-3 in Game 6. They would defeat the Mets in five games to win the franchise’s second World Series. 2022: Kauffman Stadium reaches 50 consecutive seasons hosting Royals home openers, a milestone for one of baseball\u2019s longest-running parks. It’s now the sixth oldest baseball stadium in Major League Baseball. May 30, 2025: Bobby Witt Jr. hits the stadium\u2019s 3,000th home run.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
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From opening day to World Series glory, here\u2019s a look at the biggest moments in Kauffman Stadium history.<\/p>\n
While the games will not close for at least another few seasons at One Royal Way, here’s a look back at some of the memorable moments and games at Kauffman Stadium. <\/p>\n
April 10, 1973: Royals Stadium opens with a 12\u20131 win over the Texas Rangers.<\/p>\n
April 10, 1973: It does not take long for history. John Mayberry hits the first home run in stadium history that same day.<\/p>\n
May 15, 1973: Nolan Ryan throws the first no-hitter at the stadium.<\/p>\n
July 24, 1973: Kansas City hosts the MLB All-Star Game less than four months after opening. <\/p>\n
Oct. 9, 1976: Royals Stadium hosts its first postseason game, part of a stretch of October matchups with the New York Yankees.<\/p>\n
Oct. 10, 1976: The Royals follow it up with their first postseason win at home.<\/p>\n
May 14, 1977: Jim Colborn throws the Royals\u2019 first no-hitter at the stadium.<\/p>\n
Oct. 17, 1980: Kansas City hosts its first World Series game and gets a win over the Philadelphia Phillies.<\/p>\n
Oct. 26, 1985: The Royals stay alive in the World Series with a dramatic Game 6 win over the Cardinals. The game is remembered for both a late rally and controversy.<\/p>\n
Oct. 27, 1985: One day later, the Royals finish the job, winning Game 7 in an 11\u20130 rout.<\/p>\n
Sept. 2, 1986: Bo Jackson makes his Royals Stadium debut. <\/p>\n
Aug. 26, 1991: Bret Saberhagen throws the third no-hitter at Royals Stadium.<\/p>\n
July 2, 1993: The stadium is officially renamed Kauffman Stadium in honor of founder Ewing Kauffman.<\/p>\n
Sept. 29, 1993: George Brett plays his final home game, closing out an era in Kansas City.<\/p>\n
June 14, 1996: Cal Ripken Jr. sets the world record for consecutive games played with his 2,216th straight game. <\/p>\n
Sept. 16, 1996: Paul Molitor records his 3,000th hit at the stadium.<\/p>\n
2006: Voters in Kansas City approve funding for major renovations to the stadium.<\/p>\n
April 10, 2009: The renovated Kauffman Stadium reopens. <\/p>\n
July 10, 2012: Kauffman Stadium hosts its second All-Star Game.<\/p>\n
Sept. 30, 2014: After a 29-year drought, Royals return to the postseason with a dramatic 12-inning comeback win over the Oakland Athletics in the Wild Card Game.<\/p>\n
Oct. 15, 2014: Kansas City clinches the American League pennant at home, defeating the Baltimore Orioles. <\/p>\n
Oct. 23, 2015: The Royals clinch their second straight pennant at Kauffman Stadium, defeating Toronto 4-3 in Game 6. They would defeat the Mets in five games to win the franchise’s second World Series. <\/p>\n
2022: Kauffman Stadium reaches 50 consecutive seasons hosting Royals home openers, a milestone for one of baseball\u2019s longest-running parks. It’s now the sixth oldest baseball stadium in Major League Baseball. <\/p>\n
May 30, 2025: Bobby Witt Jr. hits the stadium\u2019s 3,000th home run. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"From opening day to World Series glory, here\u2019s a look at the biggest moments in Kauffman Stadium 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