This Day in Sports History: George Brett Loses his Mind
35 years ago today, third baseman for the KC Royals George Brett hit a huge home run to give the Royals a late lead against the Yankees but then was ruled out.
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George Brett’s Pine Tar Incident, Celebrated And Reviewed [Video]
Today marks the 30 year anniversary of the pine tar incident with George Brett. Rookie umpire Tim McClelland incorrectly ruled the amount of pine tar on George Brett's bat exceeded the allowable amount. This wiped off a two-out, two-run homer Brett hit off Yankees closer Goose Gossage that appeared to give the Royals a 4-3 lead. What happened next is one of the most memorable and famous player tirades in MLB history.
Matt Kemp’s April Comparable To Best Ever
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp is off to a scintillating start, hitting .425/.495/.888 with 11 home runs and 24 RBIs going into last night's ballgame. His performance in the month of April is comparable to some of the best ever by players in the past. When compared to Barry Bonds, George Brett, Larry Walker, and...