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The history of the Royals in Kansas City may not be a long one - the team first played in Kansas City in 1969 - but it is a proud one. Embraced by a loyal fan base and boosted by small-market spunkiness, the team was a constant threat in the 1970s and 1980s, making multiple playof
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Matt Fulks, who started his journalism career while attending Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee, after his baseball career was cut short by a lack of ability, spends his time as a free-lance writer, editor, "Mr. Mom," and Director of Media Relations for the Kansas City T-Bones Baseball Club. He's been the co-host of a syndicated radio show, "Behind the Stats" and has contributed to publications including kcmetrosports.com -- the Web site for Kansas City's all-sports TV station Metro Sports -- the Royals' Gameday magazine, the Kansas City Star, the Denver Post, the Tennessean, mlb.com, and USA Today Sports Weekly. He is the author/co-author of more than 20 books. (More information is available at www.mattfulks.com.) Matt resides in the Kansas City area with his wife Libby, their three children, and their dog named after Elvis. Sort of.
