Five years after Kansas City fell in its first World Series appearance, the Royals, who earned a 91-71 record, won their first World Series title in franchise history. - AP Images

The long awaited Commissioner's Trophy, which received its current name the very same year.

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The 1985 World Series began in Kansas City, but the Royals didn't seem to have a home-field advantage, dropping the first two games to the St. Louis Cardinals. - Royals

The Royals won both the third and fifth games of the series by a score of 6-1, but the squad still needed to post back-to-back victories in order to claim the title. - Royals

Game 6 was the closest of the entire series, and for the first time that season, the Cardinals did not win a game when they led entering the ninth inning. St. Louis had a 1-0 lead in the ninth, but Jim Sundberg slid past Cardinals catcher Darrell Porter to score the winning run. - Royals

In Game 7, Bret Saberhagen tossed a five-hitter and Darryl Motley belted a two-run homer to help Kansas City complete one of the greatest comebacks in World Series play. - Royals

Game 7 ended up being a complete blowout: The Royals crushed the Cardinals, 11-0. - Royals

Right-hander Bret Saberhagen is seen here celebrating with Royals fans during the victory parade.

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