George Brett

Date of Birth: May 15, 1953

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Biography

George Howard Brett is a retired American professional baseball third baseman who played 21 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Kansas City Royals. He was born on May 15, 1953, in Glen Dale, West Virginia. Brett is widely regarded as one of the greatest third basemen in baseball history. Over his illustrious career, he amassed numerous accolades, including 13 All-Star selections, three Silver Slugger Awards, and a Gold Glove Award. Brett made his MLB debut on August 2, 1973, and quickly established himself as a formidable hitter. He is perhaps best known for his pursuit of a .400 batting average during the 1980 season, ultimately finishing with a .390 average. Brett was instrumental in leading the Royals to their first World Series title in 1985. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1999 on his first ballot, receiving 98.2% of the votes. Off the field, Brett has been involved in various business ventures and philanthropic activities, including the George Brett Foundation, which supports various charitable causes. He remains a prominent figure in the Kansas City community and continues to be involved in baseball as a special assistant for the Royals.

5 Interesting Facts about George Brett

1. George Brett was the first player in MLB history to collect 3,000 hits, 300 home runs, and a career .300 batting average.

2. He won the American League batting title in three different decades (1970s, 1980s, and 1990s).

3. Brett was involved in the infamous “Pine Tar Incident” on July 24, 1983, which led to one of the most memorable on-field arguments in baseball history.

4. He is one of only four players in MLB history to have four hits in a single World Series game twice.

5. Brett’s number 5 was retired by the Kansas City Royals in 1994.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from George Brett

1. “If a tie is like kissing your sister, losing is like kissing your grandmother with her teeth out.”

2. “Anytime you get hit in the mouth, it’s a bad thing.”

3. “I never lifted a weight in my life. I don’t know why people think that’s such a big deal.”

4. “If I stay healthy, I have a chance to collect 3,000 hits and 300 home runs. That would be something.”

5. “The hard part was getting in the lineup and staying there. Once I got in, I wasn’t coming out.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

George Brett’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $20 million.

Children

George Brett has three children: Jackson Brett, Dylan Brett, and Robin Brett. He is known to be a dedicated family man and has often spoken about the importance of family in his life.