Denny Matthews news
The gist
Royals broadcaster Denny Matthews calls his 8,000th game Friday, his 58th season with the club.
The milestone marks one of the longest single-franchise runs in MLB broadcast history.
How it unfolded
- Apr 8, 1969Matthews, then 26, becomes the first to say "Royals win" after the Royals' 12-inning 4-3 victory over Minnesota.
- 2004Matthews is inducted into the Royals Hall of Fame.
- Jun 29, 2024Matthews addresses the crowd before a Royals game at Kauffman Stadium.