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Royals, Looking for Offensive Boost, Turn to George Brett - The New
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George Brett - Wikipedia
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40 years ago, Brett punched Nettles in ALCS; then the game continued
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Kansas City Royals: Back in time, George Brett's 1980 MVP Season
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Hall of Famer George Brett on Pine Tar Game, 40 years later - ESPN
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Kansas City Royals' George Brett reflects on 50-year journey
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September 30, 1992: George Brett joins 3,000-hit club with four
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Lawsuit: George Brett falsely advertises performance necklaces
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Kansas City Royals: Hall of Famer George Brett MLB timeline
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Royals Hall of Famer George Brett right at home in KC
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KC Royals History: George Brett Joins Exclusive Company
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Royals icon George Brett recalls own chase for .400 as Marlins' Luis