Original Kansas City Royals Pitcher Al Fitzmorris Well Remembered

This local legend should be considered again for #TBT . . . The best place to start is a message the home team sent out in his honor . . .

"We mourn the passing of Al Fitzmorris, an Original Royal who joined us in 1969, was an integral part of our first playoff team in 1976, and stayed in Kansas City after his playing days to raise a family while also remaining actively involved with our community efforts," the Royals posted on X. "We send our condolences to Al’s loved ones and will miss Al dearly."

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KC Royals mourn passing of pitcher from team's original roster

On December 4, the Royals announced the passing of Al Fitzmorris, a pitcher from the franchise's first ever team in 1969. He was 78 years old.

Original Royal Al Fitzmorris passes away at 78

Al Fitzmorris, an original Royal who compiled one of the best winning percentages in club history and also owns a franchise hitting first, died Wednesday evening after a months-long battle with cancer, his family announced. He was 78. "It's by the grace of God my Pops went peacefully to heaven

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