A Cow Town No Longer

How Kansas City claimed major league statusBob Moore

It is hard to conceive that at one time Kansas City was not considered a major league town. What was missing?

A major league sports franchise.

More than 60 years ago, Kansas City was saddled with the reputation of a cow town and was in search of an image that would confer big-league status. Given the rise of football in cities across the United Sta