Retired Numbers - Kansas City Royals

Nothing compares to when the Yankees had Monument Park in the old stadium. Most teams just put numbers up in the upper deck and out of the way, but Yankee Stadium had an honored space reserved for their legends that fans could even visit. And the original version of the stadium had Monument Park in the field of play. But all that's gone now. Monument Park is still a thing in the new stadium, but it's practically hidden. Today, you can make an argument that the best way a team displays their retired numbers is now Kauffman Stadium, with the numbers displayed under the big scoreboard that is unavoidable whenever you see a deep fly ball.

The Kansas City Royals have a handful of World Series runs to their name. But with 2014/15 still a bit too close to have any of their talent on that team garner a number retirement, their honored numbers have a very distinct 1980-1985 look to them.

#5 - George Brett

George Brett needs no introduction to Royals fans. Or Yankees fans either, for different reasons. The man played with a fire unrivaled by many, and was driven to come out on top no matter who was in his way during his entire 21 year career played entirely in Kansas City. He went to 13 straight all star games while winning Silver Sluggers in 1980, '85 and '88. He was the AL MVP in 1980 while guiding the Royals to their first taste of playoff baseball as they won 7 AL West titles with him. In 1985, he was the ALCS MVP on the way to the franchises first World Series championship. He won the Batting Title in three different decades; winning in 1976, 1980 and 1990.

#10 - Dick Howser

Dick Howser was a former all star Shortstop with a rather pedestrian career as a player. He got his start at managing with the rival Yankees, where he was one of many victims of firing by George Steinbrenner. He found refuge with the Royals where he took over a club that was in bad need of rebuilding. He navigated that "rebuilding" team into the 1984 playoffs where they failed to clinch a WS berth, but in 1985 they built on the momentum and were able to go all the way for the 1st title in team history. Midway through the following season he retired due to the discovery of his brain tumor and he sadly passed away the following year. The Royals paid tribute to their title winning manager by making his #10 the first retired number in team history.

#20 - Frank White

White was an 18 year Royals lifer who helped the team win their first bits of playoff success. He was a 5x all star, 8x Gold Glove winner and the 1986 Silver Slugger winner. In 1980, the Royals finally overcame the New York Yankees in the ALCS and clinched their first ever trip to the World Series, with White winning the series MVP award. He wasn't done helping, as he played a part in the teams 1985 championship run.