The 2014 World Series kicks off Tuesday night in Kansas City. This week marks Kansas City's first World Series appearance since 1985, and San Francisco's third in the past five years. The Royals joined the MLB in 1969 and have always been based in Kansas City; the Giants debuted as the New York Gothams in 1883 before becoming the New York Giants in 1886, then they moved to San Francisco in 1958.

Both teams have undergone their fair share of uniform changes over the past several decades.

Which organization has fared the best?

Season:

1969

Highlights:

Both uniforms have similar architecture, right down to the neck and sleeve piping, but the Royal blue lettering plays particularly well against the light gray wool.

Winner: Kansas City

Season:

1982

Highlights:

Kansas City's powder blue uniforms have legions of fans, and it's easy to see why. But there's no color scheme that could beat this era's flawless Giants logo, written in cursive on a sharp slant.

Winner: San Francisco

Season:

2014

Highlights:

The Giants look great in cream, and we applaud both teams for their minimalist approach. Nevertheless, Kansas City's current shade of royal blue is the best in franchise history, and the team's hat is among the best in the game.

Winner (and overall winner): Kansas City