he Kauffman Stadium is a Major League Baseball stadium located in Kansas City, Missouri. It was inaugurated on April 10, 1973 and is home to the Kansas City Royals of the American League. The stadium was named after Ewing Kauffman and is a part of the Truman Sports Complex. The Jacksons County owns the venue that was formerly known as the Royals Stadium.
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The Kauffman Stadium hosted the first baseball game on April 10, 1973 that was played between the Kansas City Royals and the Texas Rangers. The stadium in Kansas City hosted its first and only Major League Baseball All-Star Game on July 24, 1973. It has also been a host to some games of the World Series and the American League Championship Series. The Kauffman Stadium has seen some renowned players compete here that includes Nolan Ryan, Jim Colborn, Bret Saberhagen, Dan Quisenberry, Dennis Leonard, Freddie Patek, Cookie Rojas and Amos Otis.
The Kauffman Stadium is the eighth oldest stadium in major league baseball. It has a seating capacity of around 40,793 people. The year 2008 includes games between the Kansas City Royals and other teams such as the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, the Baltimore Orioles, the Detroit Tigers and the Minnesota Twins.