Paul Schaal wasn’t shy at the hot corner. Like so many 1960s American League infielders, he faced a new creature in Astroturf. What infields did he appreciate most? Schaal recalled:

Without me asking, he offered to sum up years in the majors.

To learn more about Schaal, check out this superb profile by Bruce Amspacher.

Kansas City fans appreciated Schaal, too. Enjoy this tribute at Royals Retrospective.

“I made many lasting friends in baseball. Many great memories. I played for two great organizations and two great owners, Gene Autry and Ewing Kauffman.”

“Fenway and Kansas City were favorites. Always played a step or two back on turf.”