Royals Baseball Academy
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An exhibit explaining how the Royals Baseball Academy has contributed to the organization's success. - Royals
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A jacket worn by Royals Academy director Syd Thrift. - Royals
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A letter sent to high school coaches and athletic directors, a tryout schedule and a prospect report from the Royals Baseball Academy. - Royals
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As director of the Royals Baseball Academy, Syd Thrift worked "day and night molding the project into the revolutionary learning center he and others had envisioned from the start."
- Royals
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A display of artifacts from the Royals Baseball Academy. - Royals