Product Details

• Actors: Bret Saberhagen, George Brett, Dick Howser, Frank White
• Format: Box set, Collector's Edition, Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 7
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: A&E Home Video
• DVD Release Date: July 27, 2010
• Run Time: 1075 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B003JLL2WW
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #78,115 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

The 1985 World Series championship was the crowning moment for the Kansas City Royals franchise. In the nine years from 1976 to 1984, the Royals made the postseason six times, but each time they were thwarted. Then in 1985, the club overcame a late season deficit to win the American League West Division, rallied from a 3-games-to-1 deficit to defeat Toronto in the ALCS, and capped the delirious ride with a World Series history-making victory over the rival St. Louis Cardinals. Managed by the even-keeled Dick Howser and led by veteran stars George Brett, Frank White, Dan Quisenberry, and Willie Wilson, the Royals persevered and conquered their cross-state opponents behind the precocious pitching of young superstar Bret Saberhagen. The seven games in this remarkable DVD collection showcase the rollercoaster of intra-state emotions as the Cardinals flew out to grab three quick wins in the first four games, only to have the Royals capture the final three games in oh-so-dramatic fashion. For the first time ever on DVD, the Major League Baseball Productions Film and Video Archive has opened to reveal these remarkable games that capture the beauty of mid-1980s Royals Stadium, a roster of all-time Royals stars, and a battle of players, managers, and intra-state cities that delighted a nation.

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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Thrill Of It All - It's About Time!, June 16, 2010

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Tim Stone "Ice Fox" (Kansas City, MO) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kansas City Royals: 1985 World Series Collector's Edition (DVD)

It's about time! I am a Kansas City native and lifelong baseball fan and have been eagerly waiting this World Series arrival on dvd. Ive collected many other World Series releases and this is - for me - the big one. Growing up in the 80's and in Kansas City being able to watch the Royals come so close so many times in their 70's rivalry with the Yankees and then with their loss to the Phillies in the 1980 sereis, to have the Royals along with George Brett and so many more win the championship meant a lot to so many. I am very happy to see this release finally happen as it is probably the most remembered World Series of the 80's, or if not, it at least started the trend of memorable series's throughout the last half of the 80's decade as 85-89 are some of the best. (86, 87, and 88 are already on dvd, so after this release I'll still be waiting for the 1989 A's/Giants earthquake series which is also another personal favorite). Of course here you have, at least to me, two extremely great teams The Royals and The Cardinals with some exceptional players - future hall of famers like George Brett and Ozzie Smith, rookies like Bret Saberhagen and Vince Coleman, veterans like Frank White and John Tudor and so many other fondly remembered players and coaches. This world series is incredible and should be remembered for so much more than the infamously botched call in game 6. I could rant on forever about both teams and their rosters but I wont - just check it out for yourself. This was a great series with two similar yet totally different teams - and teams unlike what you would see today. Its Howsers Royals vs. The Cardinals Whitey ball! - DVD note- product description lists 7 dvd's so there apparantely wont be any ALCS games included in this set - as for special features - as of this writing there arent any listed, but these A@E sets usually have some - but Im excited enough either way, at least we'll have all 7 games in their entirety. (Fans should also consider looking for a copy of The Thrill of It All - The 1985 Kansas City Royals year in review video, which was released on dvd a few years back and released exclusively at Kauffman stadium in Kansas City - it would be another great addition and is an awesome, fun watch and look back at the Royals and the I-70 World Series)!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth every penny, October 10, 2011

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cshea1 - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Kansas City Royals: 1985 World Series Collector's Edition (DVD)

I purchased this for my 12 year old son who is a huge baseball fan (his middle name is Brett, yep, after George Brett) for his birthday. I wasn't real sure he'd enjoy it as much as i would being a lifetime Kansas City citizen, however, he was very excited. Now we're just looking to get the 2012 version!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Hours of entertainment, January 2, 2012

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sis05 - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Kansas City Royals: 1985 World Series Collector's Edition (DVD)

Purchased this for my great nephew with learning disabilities. He loves baseball and since the regular season is over, I wanted to get him games to watch through the off season. He was so excited when he opened it and realized he had hours and hours of baseball to watch. Of course I selected the KC world series because I'm a fan of the Royals!