George Toma, former groundskeeper, will join Royals Hall of Fame

• Kansas City Royals
• George Toma will be enshrined on Aug. 31.

George Toma, the Royals longtime groundskeeper and a field-tending legend will be inducted into the Royals Hall of Fame during a pregame ceremony on August 31, the team announced today. Toma started his Kansas City career in 1957, caring for the field at the old Municipal Stadium at 22nd Street and Brooklyn when the Athletics played there. He will be the 25th member of the hall.

He quickly became known worldwide for his ability to rehab fields and keep both turf and grass in peak shape. He worked for the Chiefs, led crews at several Super Bowls and Pro Bowls during his career. Earlier this year he was one of two inaugural members of the MLB Groundskeeper Association Hall of Fame.