Royals Birthdays – November 7
1976 - Les Walrond (Pitcher – 2003)
1974 – Glendon Rusch (Pitcher – 1997-99)
1969 – Dave Fleming (Pitcher – 1995)
1948 – Buck Martinez (Catcher – 1969-71, 1972-77) pictured above with Ewing Kauffman
Happy Birthday!
Did You Know: Buck Martinez was one of thirty-nine players to play for the Royals during their inaugural 1969 season – making his major league debut on June 18. He made his last appearance in a Royals uniform on October 1, 1977 and was traded (with Mark Littell) to St. Louis for Al Hrabosky on 12/9/77.
He was the last player from the original 1969 club to appear in a Royals uniform.
Director - Royals Hall of Fame