Baseball's Oldest Rivalry: The Kansas City Royals and Detroit Tigers

A History of the Rivalry

The Kansas City Royals and Detroit Tigers are two of the oldest teams in Major League Baseball, with a rivalry that dates back to the late 1800s. The first game between the two teams was played on July 25, 1884, in Detroit, with the Tigers winning 4-2. The rivalry has been played in various leagues over the years, including the Western League, American League, and National League.

The Royals and Tigers have played each other in the World Series three times, in 1952, 1984, and 2012.

The Tigers have won two of the three meetings, in 1952 and 1984. The Royals won the 2012 World Series in four games.

The Stars of the Rivalry

Many great players have played in the Royals-Tigers rivalry over the years. Some of the most notable include: - George Brett (Royals) - Frank White (Royals) - Willie Wilson (Royals) - Bo Jackson (Royals) - Juan Samuel (Royals) - Al Kaline (Tigers) - Hank Greenberg (Tigers) - Hal Newhouser (Tigers) - Ty Cobb (Tigers) - Miguel Cabrera (Tigers)

The Memorable Moments

Many memorable moments have occurred in the Royals-Tigers rivalry over the years. Some of the most notable include: - The Tigers' 12-inning victory over the Royals in the 1952 World Series. - The Royals' 10-inning victory over the Tigers in the 1985 American League Championship Series. - Bo Jackson's incredible performance in the 1989 All-Star Game, in which he hit a home run and stole two bases. - The Tigers' comeback victory over the Royals in the 2012 American League Division Series.

The Future of the Rivalry

The Royals-Tigers rivalry is one of the oldest and most storied in Major League Baseball. It is a rivalry that has been played in front of some of the most passionate fans in the game. The rivalry is sure to continue for many years to come, with many more memorable moments to be created.