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SportsBeat KC: Denny Matthews has seen it all in a career that spans Royals history

Entering his 50th season as the Kansas City Royals radio announcer, Denny Matthews still carries the briefcase his father gave him when Matthews got the job with the Royals in 1969. Matthews showed us what was in it before Thursday’s baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, on March 29, 2018, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.
Entering his 50th season as the Kansas City Royals radio announcer, Denny Matthews still carries the briefcase his father gave him when Matthews got the job with the Royals in 1969. Matthews showed us what was in it before Thursday’s baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, on March 29, 2018, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. Star file photo

When the the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic is under control and the baseball season commences, the Kansas City Royals will begin playing their 52nd season. Play-by-play man Denny Matthews has been behind the mic for every one of them.

So how is the Hall of Fame broadcaster handling the delay?

Star columnist Vahe Gregorian joined Blair Kerkhoff and Matthews to talk about this and many other topics on SportsBeat KC, the Star’s daily sports podcast. And you might be surprised to learn the sport Matthews plays for personal recreation. Hint: It’s not golf or tennis.

Stay tuned all the way through for a favorite call (Kerkhoff’s) from Matthews’ long career.

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MLB.com/Royals: Denny Matthews, Hall of Famer

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Blair Kerkhoff has covered sports for The Kansas City Star since 1989. He was elected to the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in 2023.
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