News about George Brett
Chiefs coach Andy Reid parades the Lombardi Trophy before throwing first pitch strike to George Brett at Royals MLB opening day in Kansas City - to Patrick Mahomes' amusement!
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March 28, 2024
Andy Reid, the Kansas City Royals' opening day of the baseball season, whipped up the fans by bringing the Lombardi trophy to throw the first pitch. The Royals opened their season against the Minnesota Twins at Kauffman Stadium, with Reid dubbed 'Big Red' and a baseball in the other. Reid, who was 66 years old at the time, even traded his trademark Chiefs red jacket for a blue Royals polo shirt for the game.
U.L. is a former Kansas City Royals and Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop. Washington - famous for playing with a toothpick - dies aged 70 after battle with cancer
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March 4, 2024
In 1983, Washington was on first base and scored on George Brett's 'pine tar' home run. After winning the baseball team's first pennant ever, he joined the Royals in 1980. He appeared in four different series during his time in Kansas City, 1980 World Series, 1981 ALDS, and 1984 ALCS, batting 12-for-42 (.279 overall). In the 1980 World Series, Kansas City lost to the Philadelphia Phillies in six games.