The New York Yankees and Kansas City Royals had a fierce rivalry in Major League Baseball during the 1970s. The teams met in the postseason three times between 1976 and 1980, with the Yankees winning two American League Championship Series and the Royals taking the 1980 title. The rivalry was marked by intense competition and memorable moments, including George Brett’s batting-practice home run in Game 5 of the 1978 ALCS and the Babe Ruth-like performance of Reggie Jackson in the 1977 and 1978 series.
