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May 15, 1953

George Brett was born in Glen Dale

Jun 08, 1971

The Kansas City Royals drafted George Brett in the 2nd round of the amateur draft

Aug 02, 1973

George Brett made his major league debut with the Kansas City Royals

Oct, 1980

George Brett won the American League batting championship with a .390 average

Nov, 1980

George Brett was the American League's Most Valuable Player

Jul 24, 1983

George Brett was involved in the memorable “Pine-Tar Bat Incident"

1993

George Brett retired as a baseball player

Jul 25, 1999

George Brett was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame


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