Hall of Fame Weekend

The Royals Hall of Fame was established in 1986 to celebrate the accomplishments of those players, managers, and other personnel who have made exceptional contributions to Kansas City Royals Baseball - and on 2024 Royals Hall of Fame Weekend presented by Commerce Bank, we'll do just that:

Join us as we honor Cedric Tallis and John Schuerholz on their inductions into the Royals Hall of Fame in a special pregame salute. Fans are encouraged to be in their seats by 6:50 p.m. Enjoy Royals vs. Guardians at 7:10 p.m. and then stick around after the game for Fireworks Friday, presented by Price Chopper + Popsicle. Read more about these two incredible Royals Hall of Fame recipients below.

Cedric Tallis

Former Royals General Manager Cedric Tallis will posthumously join the Royals Hall of Fame for his lasting impact on the organization. Tallis was named Executive Vice President and General Manager of the new American League expansion franchise in Kansas City on January 16, 1968.

“Nearly every first in Royals history can be traced back to Cedric Tallis,” said Curt Nelson, Senior Director of the Royals Hall of Fame. In the first four years as GM, he acquired Royals legends such as Amos Otis, Cookie Rojas, Fred Patek, John Mayberry, and Hal McRae. Under his leadership, the club’s scouting and player development team signed five more – Paul Splittorff George Brett, Steve Busby, Dennis Leonard and Willie Wilson. Those players formed the foundation of the Royals first championship teams.

Cedric Tallis passed away on May 8, 1991, at age 76. We honor him for his talent, his vision, and his invaluable contributions to the Kansas City Royals.

John Schuerholz

John Schuerholz began his Royals career with the simple title of Administrative Assistant. John served under the Royals first General Manager, Cedric Tallis and later Royals Hall of Famer Joe Burke. Throughout the next decade plus, Schuerholz rose through the ranks of the organization, helping to develop every player in the Royals minor league system.

In 1981, he was named the third General Manager in Royals history. Over the next four years, he built a championship-level roster of players, constructing the team that won the first World Series in Royals history. Then, before departing in 1990, John signed the incomparable Bo Jackson, drafted Royals Hall of Famer Kevin Appier, and acquired another Royals Hall of Famer in Jeff Montgomery. Schuerholz was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2017.

Don’t miss Bo Jackson’s entrance into the Royals Hall of Fame! Bo will be inducted during a pregame ceremony before the Royals take on the Guardians at 3:10 p.m. Fans are encouraged to be in their seats by 2:15 p.m. Plus, be one of the first 10,000 fans to receive a Royals Hawaiian Shirt, presented by Miller Lite. Read more about the legend himself.

Bo Jackson is truly one of the most breathtaking athletes of all time. As many know, he was an incredible baseball and football player, reaching the highest levels in both. He first came to national prominence at Auburn University where he won the Heisman Trophy in 1985 as the most outstanding player in college football. Many expected him to play professional football, but he instead chose to sign with the Royals in 1986.

It seemed like everything Bo did on the playing field he did in spectacular fashion. For his first home run, he hit an estimated 475-foot blast, the longest-ever hit at Royals Stadium at the time. He scaled walls to rob extra bases, threw out runners with laser-like throws, and was a true cultural phenomenon. Bo was a superhuman athlete that somehow made the amazing seem commonplace – at least for him.

“He was a great teammate and probably the most exciting player I ever played with. You’d see things that no other human could do on a baseball field or a football field. He’s one of the greatest athletes of our time, and it’s an honor to welcome him to the Royals Hall of Fame, where he belongs,” said fellow Royals Hall of Famer George Brett.