Photographs, by longtime Journal-World photographer Mike Yoder, of the Kansas City Royals in the 1985 ALCS and 1985 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Kansas City Royals owner Ewing Kauffman waves to the crowd before the start of game 3 of the 1985 American League Championship Series. The Royals defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 4 games to 3 to advance KC to the World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Kansas City Royals third-baseman George Brett steps outside the dugout to await the start of game 3 of the 1985 American League Championship Series. The Royals defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 4 games to 3 to advance them to the World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Kansas City Royals pitcher Bud Black talks with catcher Jim Sundberg after coming into the game as a relief pitcher in game 3 of the 1985 American League Championship Series against the Toronto Blue Jays. The Royals won the game and the ALCS to advance them to the World Series.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Kansas City Royals third-baseman George Brett swings at a pitch during game 2 of the 1985 World Series. The Royals lost the game 4-2 but defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 4 games to 3 to win World Series.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Kansas City Royals third-baseman George Brett tosses his helmet during game 3 of the 1985 American League Championship Series. The Royals won the game and the ALCS to advance to the World Series.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Dan Quisenberry pitches in game 3 of the 1985 American League Championship Series. The Royals defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 4 games to 3 to advance K.C. to the World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Kansas City Royals third-baseman George Brett jumps for a foul ball in the stands, in game 3 of the 1985 American League Championship Series. The Royals won the game and the ALCS to advance them to the World Series.

photo by: Mike Yoder

St. Louis Cardinal fans at Royals Stadium wait for the start of game 2 of the 1985 World Series between the Kansas City Royals and the Cardinals.

photo by: Mike Yoder

A Kansas City Royals fan takes a photograph during pre-game activities at Royals Stadium during the 1985 World Series.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Royals second baseman Frank White before game 2 of the 1985 World Series. White made history in the 85 World Series by becoming the first second baseman in the history of the World Series to hit in the clean-up spot in the batting order.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Kansas City Royals centerfielder Willie Wilson sits in the dugout before the start of game 2 of the 1985 World Series between the Royals and the St. Louis Cardinals.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Kansas City Royals pitcher Bret Saberhagen before the start of game 2 of the 1985 World Series between the Royals and the Cardinals.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Kansas City Royals fans shout to second baseman Frank White for autographs before the start of game 2 of the 1985 World Series between the Kansas City Royals and the Cardinals.

photo by: Mike Yoder

St. Louis Cardinal outfielder Vince Coleman visits with reporters at Royals Stadium before the start of game 2 of the 1985 World Series between the Kansas City Royals and the Cardinals.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Former New York Yankee outfielder Reggie Jackson signs autographs for fans at Royal Stadium before the start of game 2 of the 1985 World Series between the Kansas City Royals and the Cardinals. Jackson was working with ABC as a sports broadcaster for the series.

photo by: Mike Yoder

St. Louis Cardinal coach Whitey Herzog talks with reporters at Royals Stadium before the start of game 2 of the 1985 World Series between the Kansas City Royals and the Cardinals. Former New York Yankee outfielder Reggie Jackson, at right, was working with ABC as a sports broadcaster for the series.

photo by: Mike Yoder

St. Louis Cardinal players surround pitcher Danny Cox (34) during game 2 of the 1985 World Series between the Kansas City Royals and the Cardinals. From left are Jack Clark, Terry Pendleton, Ozzie Smith, Cox and Darrell Porter.

photo by: Mike Yoder

The St. Louis Cardinals Cesar Cedeno scores on a bases-loaded double in the ninth inning of game 2 in the 1985 World Series against the K.C. Royals. The Royals lost to the Cardinals a 4-2 at Royals Stadium, but went on to win the series 4 games to 3.

photo by: Mike Yoder

The Kansas City Royals tarting pitcher Charlie Leibrandt reacts after giving up a bases-loaded double in the ninth inning of game 2 in the 1985 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals. The Royals lost 4-2 at Royals Stadium, but went on to win the series 4 games to 3.