Jan. 17, 2020

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jackson County Executive and Royals Hall of Famer Frank White, Jr. has issued the following statement on the death of former Royals owner David Glass:

“My wife Teresa and I are deeply saddened to hear the news of Mr. David Glass’ passing. We have a great deal of respect and admiration for Mr. Glass, a true baseball fan and family man who loved his wife and children. He cared deeply about this community and we are grateful that his final gift to us was ensuring that the Royals remained in Kansas City. He will be greatly missed, and our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Glass family during this difficult time.”