The 1985 World Series Champion Kansas City Royals
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The 1985 World Series Champion Kansas City Royals
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George Brett throws to first base during Game 1 of the World Series against St. Louis. The Cardinals won 3-1 at Royals Stadium.
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Frank White throws to first as Darrell Porter of the Cardinals slides into second.
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Darryl Motley attempts to avoid a tag by John Tudor.
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Buddy Biancalana slides to home as Darrell Porter tags him during Game 2. The Royals lost their second consecutive game at home.
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Ozzie Smith attempts to turn a double play against the Royals' Steve Balboni. The Cardinals won 4-2.
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Frank White crosses home plate after hitting a home run in Game 3. The Royals won 6-1 at Busch Stadium.
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Steve Balboni of the Royals catches a pickoff throw during Game 3.
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Bud Black pitches against the Cardinals in Game 4, which ended with a Cardinals victory that upped their series lead to 3-1.
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Cardinals infielder Tommy Herr throws to first base before George Brett slides into first.
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Danny Jackson pitches to the Cardinals during Game 5. The Royals improved their playoff elimination games record to 4-0 with the win.
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Cardinals catcher Darrell Porter reaches to tag Jim Sundberg.
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George Brett watches the ball after a hit against the Cardinals. He had previously been named the ALCS MVP for his performance against the Toronto Blue Jays.
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Willie Wilson bats against the Cardinals. The outfielder hit .367 in the World Series.
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Lonnie Smith argues with home plate umpire Jim Quick during Game 6 against the Cardinals.
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George Brett bats against the St. Louis Cardinals. He finished with a batting average of .370 in the World Series.
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Jim Sundberg celebrates after scoring a run to win Game 6. The Royals scored two runs in the 9th to win 2-1 and tie the series.
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Catcher Jim Sundberg celebrates on the field after scoring the game-winning run in Game 6.
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The scoreboard at Royals Stadium announces Game 7 after the Royals beat the Cardinals 2-1 to tie the series.
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Third baseman George Brett makes a diving catch in Game 7.
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Bret Saberhagen throws during the final game of the World Series. The 21-year-old finished the season with a 20-6 record.
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Bret Saberhagen and George Brett celebrate after Saberhagen pitched an 11-0 shutout in Game 7 to win the World Series. He was named the series MVP for his wins in Game 3 and Game 7.
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The Royals celebrate winning the World Series after overcoming a 3-1 series deficit.
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Royals fans rush the field after the Royals defeated the Cardinals in Game 7.
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Royals pitcher Joe Beckwith douses Geroge Brett with champagne after winning the World Series.
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Reggie Jackson interviews manager Dick Howser during the World Series Trophy presentation after Game 7.
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Thousands of fans line the streets of downtown Kansas City during the Royals' victory parade.