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References

  1. Dennis Leonard Q&A: Righty a long-time participant in Royals caravan. The Topeka Capital-Journal. Article posted on January 13, 2013.
  2. Baseball Reference
  3. "Briefs". Spokane Chronicle . December 24, 1986. p. C2. Archived from the original on April 13, 2020. Retrieved July 7, 2010.
  4. Vaughan, Trey (April 13, 2024). "Royals Hall of Fame Dennis Leonard part of team's early playoff success". Joplin Globe. Joplin, Missouri. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
Dennis Leonard
Dennis Leonard - Kansas City Royals.jpg
Dennis Leonard circa 1977
Pitcher
Born: (1951-05-08) May 8, 1951 (age 73)
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 4, 1974, for the Kansas City Royals
Last MLB appearance
September 27, 1986, for the Kansas City Royals