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Bill Lochman (RIP) – A Personal Remembrance

May 26, 2024May 26, 2024 ~ Lonnie Shalton

On May 5, Bill Lochman died at the age of 82. We were friends for almost 70 years (obit here). A Celebration of Life will be held from 1 to 4 PM on Saturday, June 8, at the American Legion in Independence (16701 E. US Hwy 40).    Continue reading →

Hot Stove #253 – Kansas City Monarchs – One Hundred Years Ago – World Series Champions (Bonus – “It’s All Jazz”)

Bob Kendrick on X: "Big day for the @NLBMuseumKC as we unveiled our new 100th Anniversary logo commemorating the inaugural Negro Leagues World Series held in 1924 between the KC Monarchs vs
May 8, 2024July 6, 2024 ~ Lonnie Shalton

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the first Negro Leagues World Series played in 1924 between the Kansas City Monarchs and the Hilldale Club of Darby, Pennsylvania. Continue reading →

Hot Stove #252 – MLB Expansion and Relocation (No, not the Royals and Chiefs)

Whitey Herzog | Hall of Fame | Kansas City Royals | Kansas City Royals
April 26, 2024May 4, 2024 ~ Lonnie Shalton

Breaking News – What a Catch!: A good win for the Royals yesterday. Continue reading →

Hot Stove #251 – Early Season – Small Sample Size – But Fun

Early 1980's 2L Vess Cola Label GEORGE BRETT - KANSAS CITY ROYALS - AFDC | eBay
April 19, 2024May 4, 2024 ~ Lonnie Shalton

Baseball has returned! Life is good. Continue reading →

Hot Stove #250 – Aging Fanboy and Stadiums

April 8, 2024May 4, 2024 ~ Lonnie Shalton

Did you catch the Hot Stove number? 250! Yikes, that’s asking a lot of reading from you subscribers. And yes, I know Hot Stoves can be obscenely long. But that’s why there is a delete key. Continue reading →

Hot Stove #249 – Opening Day 2024!

March 27, 2024May 4, 2024 ~ Lonnie Shalton

Tomorrow at 3:10. Royals v. Twins. With Andy doing the honors… Continue reading →

Hot Stove #248 – Petula Clark and Downtown Baseball

Petula Clark - Record Collector Magazine
March 22, 2024May 4, 2024 ~ Lonnie Shalton

In last week’s Hot Stove (full post here), I spoke of my accidental 2018 suggestion of a downtown baseball stadium located between the Power and Light District and the Crossroads. Continue reading →

Hot Stove #247 – Downtown Baseball in Kansas City

March 13, 2024March 18, 2024 ~ Lonnie Shalton

Is a new Royals downtown stadium a good idea?

A rendering of the Royals proposed ballpark. The view is from an aerial perspective, looking from the east of the ballpark to the west, displaying how the walkway will connect the ballpark to downtown Kansas City.

Spoiler. I’m voting YES on April 2. Continue reading →

Hot Stove #246 – Movies – The Oscars, Ferris Bueller and the Bijou Theater

Travel Report: Chicago Nostalgia. - Leighton Travels!
March 5, 2024March 18, 2024 ~ Lonnie Shalton

The Oscars are coming! The Oscars are coming! Sunday night, March 10. Continue reading →

Hot Stove #245 – 1955 – Baseball, Rock ‘n’ Roll and Cars

February 27, 2024March 2, 2024 ~ Lonnie Shalton

For those of you under 80, the year 1955 and the Kansas City A’s may seem like ancient history. Speaking as a person over 80, I understand that. But I can’t fully let go. Continue reading →

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