Kansas City Athletics 1956 Season Radio-Television Log Overview
The 1956 Kansas City Athletics page from the Dope Book provides a detailed overview of the team's radio and television broadcasting, uniform colors, ticket pricing, and season schedule. The Athletics, based in Kansas City, were announced via KMBC radio and the Athletics Baseball Network, with broadcasts by announcers Larry Ray and Merle Harmon. The uniforms featured navy blue with scarlet accents and an Old English "A," along with an emblem of an elephant. Ticket prices varied, with box seats priced at $3.00-$2.50 and general admission starting at $1.25. A total of 9,824 seats were available at the Municipal Stadium, with records indicating an attendance high of 33,585 during a doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles.