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in 1995. It sustained hurricane damage in 2004, that resulted in the grandstands being rebuilt. The ballpark still exists today as part of the Terry Park Sports Complex.
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Numerous Fort Myers Royals alumni reached the major leagues; some of note include:
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by the Kansas City franchise. This was because Fort Myers served as the
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home of the Kansas City Royals. The Royals were a Single A
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from 1978 to 1987. In 1978 the Royals were brought to
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Index

1978
1987
Fort Myers, Florida
Florida State League
Kansas City Royals
Terry Park
minor league
Kansas City Royals
Fort Myers, Florida
spring training
Florida State League
Terry Park Ballfield
Florida State League
Kevin Seitzer
Minor League
Major League Baseball
Haines City, Florida
Baseball City Stadium
Miami Orioles
Fort Lauderdale Yankees
Daytona Beach Astros
Fort Lauderdale Yankees
St. Petersburg Cardinals
Fort Lauderdale Yankees
Terry Park
National Register of Historic Places
Sean Berry
Mike Butcher
Tom Gordon
Greg Hibbard

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