George Brett

Date of Birth: May 15, 1953

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Biography

George Howard Brett is a retired American professional baseball player who played his entire 21-year career in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Kansas City Royals. Born on May 15, 1953, in Glen Dale, West Virginia, Brett is widely regarded as one of the greatest third basemen in MLB history. He is best known for his remarkable hitting prowess, particularly during the 1980 season when he nearly achieved a .400 batting average, finishing with .390. Brett was an integral part of the Royals franchise, leading them to their first World Series title in 1985. Throughout his career, he accumulated numerous accolades, including 13 All-Star selections, three American League batting titles, and an MVP award in 1980. George Brett was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1999.

5 Interesting Facts about George Brett

1. George Brett is the only player in MLB history to win batting titles in three different decades (1976, 1980, and 1990).

2. He is one of only four players in MLB history to accumulate 3,000 hits, 300 home runs, and a .300 career batting average.

3. Brett was famously involved in the “Pine Tar Incident” in 1983, where his home run was initially disallowed due to excessive pine tar on his bat; the decision was later overturned.

4. He played his entire career with the Kansas City Royals, making him one of the few players to spend over 20 years with a single team.

5. George Brett’s number 5 was retired by the Kansas City Royals in 1994, making him the first player in the franchise’s history to receive this honor.