Kansas City Royals Select Hall Of Famer After Nearly Half Century With Home Team

An important moment to document in the ongoing history of the home team and wherever they might land next . . . 

John Wathan, who was selected by the Royals 4th overall in the 1971 Draft and spent 47 years with the organization, will become the 32nd member of the Royals Hall of Fame.

“After 52 years in baseball and 47 with the Royals, I can honestly say I have always bled Royal blue,” Wathan said. “This is the ultimate honor for living as a Royal all those years. I couldn’t begin to thank everyone involved on this journey with me. It has been a real privilege to be with one organization that long. It is a rare feat and one that I have been so proud of for all these years.”

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Royals select John Wathan to franchise's Hall of Fame after nearly 50 years with organization

Wathan will become the 32nd member of the Royals Hall of Fame.