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Kansas City Athletic Club

Athletic club in Kansas City, Kansas, founded in 18871

The Kansas City Athletic Club was an athletic club and gentlemen's club in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. Notable members included President Harry S. Truman and others.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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The Kansas City Athletic Club was an athletic club and gentlemen's club in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. Notable members included President Harry S. Truman and others.2

The story

The club was founded in 1887 by Arthur E. Stillwell as the Fairmount Cycling Club, a bicycling club in Fairmount Park in Kansas City. In 1893, the club changed its name to the Kansas City Athletic Club. In the early 20th century, it was nationally known for fielding championship Amateur Athletic Union teams.

From Wikipedia’s article on Kansas City Athletic Club, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.3

Timeline

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