Kansas City has a rich baseball tradition. It was the home for many stars of the game, most notably George Brett, who along with Bret Saberhagen, Willie Wilson, Frank White, Dan Quisenberry and Colorado’s own Danny Jackson helped the Royals win the World Series in 1985.
Things have not gone as well since hoisting the World Series trophy. Kansas City has not made the postseason since and routinely has been at or near the bottom of the standings. And now, even trying to give away hot dogs at games is getting them in trouble.
According to The Associated Press, John Coomer has filed a lawsuit against the Royals seeking more than $25,000 for injuries he suffered Sept. 8 when he was smacked in the eye with a hot dog chucked by the team’s mascot, Sluggerrr.
Coomer said the wayward wiener caused a detached retina and the development of cataracts in his left eye.
The Royals declined to comment Tuesday.
Although the team is looking for someone new to wear the large lion mascot costume, team spokesman Toby Cook said the search has “no connection” to the hot dog affair.
