Joe Gordon

Joe Gordon, who was the first Kansas City Royals manager back in 1969 and also managed the Kansas City Athletics for 60 games in 1961, was voted into baseball’s Hall of Fame by the Veteran’s Committee.

Gordon was a nine-time all star during his playing days with the Yankees and Cleveland from 1938-1950.  He managed the Royals to a 69-93 record back in 1969.