The Kansas City T-Bones have hired Royals Hall of Famer and five-time All Star Frank White to their coaching staff.

The move comes less than two months after the Royals dropped him from their game broadcasts.

The club said Thursday that White will join manager Tim Doherty’s staff.

He’s expected to work in a variety of roles from the bench and as first base coach.

He will also work alongside Vice President and General Manager, Chris Browne, who first met White during his years as the Royals bat boy and clubhouse attendant.

White enjoyed an 18-year playing career with the Kansas City Royals from 1973-90. He appeared in five all-star games in that span and was an eight-time Gold Glove award winner, including six straight from 1977-82.

White was selected as ALCS MVP in 1980 and was an integral part of the Royals’ 1985 World Series Championship team. He was elected to the Royals Hall of Fame in 1995 and his National Baseball Hall of Fame status is eligible for review next year.