The Kansas City Royals 2015 World Series Trophy was in Junction City on display at the Courtyard by Marriott Convention Center on Monday.

Officials reported that 474 fans attended the event, with most getting their picture taken with the trophy.

 

Ella Moloney, Geary County resident, was excited. “This was wonderful for us in Junction City. I have loved the Royals long before this.  I think maybe in the middle 70’s I started watching them. I’m a diehard.”

Steve Locke, Junction City, has been a fan of the Royals since the team was formed in Kansas City in the late 1960’s. “Well, we’re obviously Royals fans as I think everybody in Kansas is. But we’re honored and fortunate to have the trophy on display here in Junction City.”

Amanda Turk, Coordinator of Publicity, said the fans arrived at the convention center early to see the trophy. She said the reaction of those viewing the trophy was “usually shock and awe.”

From Junction City the trophy was transported to Hays for a public display.