Memorable Dates in George Brett's Career
August 2
George Brett called up from class AAA Omaha and at the age of 20
became the youngest Royal player to appear in a regular season game. He
singles in his second-at-bat.
September 27
Brett gets league leading 195th hit.
October 3
Brett edges teamate McRae by .001 to win AL batting title on the last day
of the season. He finished the season
with a .333 avg.
August 17
Brett goes 4 for 4 against Toronto to reach .400.
August 18
Brett gets 3 hits to extend hitting streak to a record 30
games.
October 4
Brett goes 2 for 4 to end season .390
October 17
Brett homers as Royals win 1st World Series game 4-3 against Philidelphia.
October 11
Brett goes 4 for 4 with 2 homers, 4runs, and 3 RBI's to lead KC to a 6-5
ALCS win over Toronto.
Brett gets 3rd batting title to become 1st player in major league history
to win 3 titles in 3 decades. ('76, '80, '90)
September 26
Brett hits 2 homers vs. California including the game winner in the bottom
of the 10th inning.
September 29
Brett singles in final at-bat at Kauffman Stadium.
May 14
George Brett Day established as his number is retired and he is inducted
into the Royals Hall of Fame.
July 25
George Brett inducted in the Baseball Hall of Fame
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