Royals Owner David Glass Dead At 85

KANSAS CITY, MO. (THECOUNT) — David Glass, owner of the Kansas City Royals died last week. Glass was 85.

Glass sold the team to a new ownership group this off-season. Kansas City-native John Sherman leads that ownership group.

On Friday, Sherman said he will be forever indebted to Glass.

“Like so many Kansas Citians, I am deeply saddened by the new of David’s passing,” Sherman said in a statement. “On behalf of our entire ownership group, I want to express deepest gratitude to the heart of a man who carefully placed a treasure in the hands of Kansas Citians. We pledge to carry it forward with his passionate commitment and selfless spirit,” reports KSHB.

The Royals went to the World Series twice during Glass’ tenure is owner, winning the championship in 2015.

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