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KC completes sweep, advances to first World Series in 29 years
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1985 World Series: The wild and crazy complete story of the Kansas City Royals' unlikely win
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Hal McRae: Royals player, manager, and an abrupt end in 1994 – The Royals Reporter
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Miller: A generation later, Royals are relevant again
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Royals Celebrate First World Series Win Since 1985 - WSJ
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A capsule look at Royals-Orioles playoff series
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Royals capture first World Series title since 1985 - The Washington Post
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Royals clinch first playoff spot since 1985
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Royals ride historic run to World Series with sweep of Orioles in ALCS – Greeley Tribune
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