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Yeah, Yeah, Yeah: Kansas City, Here They Came
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Description
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Article focuses upon the actions of Charles O. Finley, owner of the Kansas City Athletics baseball team, to bring the Beatles to Kansas City during their 1964 U.S. tour. Specifics of the business arrangement between the band, manager Brian Epstein, and Finley that made the September 17, 1964, performance possible are provided. Area residents who recall the concert are interviewed and describe its impact upon the city.
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Date
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2014-02-02
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
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Ballpark Area's Future May Lie In Historic Past
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Description
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Article about the efforts being made in the Monarch Manor subdivision on the former site of old Municipal Stadium to attract home buyers. "Nearly $300,000 worth of trees, landscaping and a paved pavilion will outline where the grandstand once stood."
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Date
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2012-06-09
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
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Billy Graham Filled Municipal Stadium
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Description
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Author recounts his experiences as an usher during a Billy Graham Crusdae at Municipal Stadium in Kansas City, concluding on September 17, 1967 with over 53,000 attendees.
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Date
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2006-05-14
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
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Tall, Green and Handsome: ''Shocking'' Rememberance of the KC Athletics and the Field of My Dreams
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Description
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In his column "The Flyover", Bud Simpson reminiscences about the days in his youth when he would go to Municipal Stadium at 22nd and Brooklyn in Kansas City. He recalls his favorite parts of the stadium as well as what he remembers seeing there in the 1950s and 60s. He also mentions the Kansas City Athletics. Included with the article are two photographs of the stadium taken in the 1970s after the field had closed and before it was torn down.
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Date
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2006-02-08
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
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Title
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The Night the Beatles Bombed
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Description
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Detailed description of the September 1964 Beatles concert in Kansas City. The author describes the political undertones of the event, precipitated by the involvement of Charley (Charlie) Finley as promoter.
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Date
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2004-05
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Object Type
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Magazine Article
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Innings Ago: Recollections by Kansas City Ballplayers of Their Days in the Game
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Description
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Book with photos and descriptions of several baseball players starting out or playing professionally in Kansas City for the local teams preceding the Kansas City Royals. Chapters on Buck O'Neil, Hank Bauer, Willard Brown (the first black to hit a home run in the American League), and others with a brief history describing the Kansas City Unions (1884), the Kansas City Cowboys (1886-1900), the Kansas City Blues (1901-1955), the Kansas City Packers (1914-1915), the Kansas City Monarchs (also ending in 1955), and the Kansas City Athletics (1955-1967), etc.
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Date
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1987
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Object Type
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Book
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Title
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Old Ball Park Leaves Its Memories
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Description
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Article debating the future and recalling the past of the now-deserted stadium, former home to such sports teams as the Kansas City A's, Royals, and Chiefs at 22nd & Brooklyn Avenues.
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Date
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1972-10-06
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
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Title
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Stadium Taking Last Swing after 48 Years at Bat
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Description
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Article about the demolition of the sports and entertainment stadium, with its history under various names since 1923, and photos.
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Date
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1971-09-26
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
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Title
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Aerial View of Kansas City, Missouri
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Description
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Aerial photograph of one square mile of Kansas City, Missouri showing 19th to 27th Streets and Paseo Boulevard. Lincoln High School and Municipal Stadium are visible. Map identified from set as Section 9, Township 49N, Range 33W, S-51.
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Date
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1964-04
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Object Type
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Map
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Title
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Municipal Stadium
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Description
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Municipal Stadium with empty stands.
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Date
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1961-06-15
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Object Type
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Photograph
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Title
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Municipal Stadium
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Description
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View looking southwest from the outfield of Municipal Stadium, located at 22nd and Brooklyn.
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Date
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1958-04-11
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Object Type
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Photograph
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Title
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Question Box: When Was the First Night Baseball Game Played in Kansas City?
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Description
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The first night baseball game at Municipal Stadium, then Muehlebach field, under a permanent lighting system, was played July 6, 1932. Portable electric lights equipment for night baseball was used at the field in 1930 by the Monarchs.
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Date
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1956-06-07
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
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Title
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Municipal Stadium
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Description
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View looking west toward home plate across the lower deck stands of Municipal Stadium (22nd and Brooklyn), showing men working on grass in outfield.
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Date
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1955-04-14
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Object Type
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Photograph
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Title
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H. Roe Bartle at First Kansas City A's Game
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Description
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Kansas City mayor H. Roe Bartle is seated at the first Kansas City A's game held at Municipal Stadium. Missouri Governor James T. Blair is seated two rows behind Bartle next to the right of the patrolmen. Former Kansas City mayor William Kemp is third from Bartle's right.
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Date
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1955-04-12
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Object Type
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Photograph
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Title
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Municipal Stadium
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Description
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Aerial view of stadium. Described as "Opening Day, K.C. Athletics vs Detroit...Attendance 32,834."
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Date
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1955-04-12
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Object Type
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Photograph
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Title
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Municipal Stadium
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Description
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View looking southwest from outfield of Municipal Stadium, located at 22nd and Brooklyn. Shows completed outfield wall.
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Date
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1955-04-06
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Object Type
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Photograph
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Title
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Municipal Stadium
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Description
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Panoramic view of Municipal Stadium located at 22nd Street and Brooklyn Avenue. View shows the seats and playing field as well as areas to either side. No print image, negative and digital only.
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Date
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1955-04
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Object Type
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Negative
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Title
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Municipal Stadium
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Description
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View of Municipal Stadium from center field.
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Date
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1955-04
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Object Type
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Photograph
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