|
gptkbp:instance_of
|
gptkb:Baseball_Player
|
|
gptkbp:all_star
|
gptkb:13
gptkb:1976
gptkb:1992
|
|
gptkbp:alma_mater
|
gptkb:El_Camino_College
|
|
gptkbp:american_league_batting_title
|
gptkb:3
|
|
gptkbp:award
|
gptkb:1980
|
|
gptkbp:awards
|
gptkb:1
gptkb:1980
gptkb:1985
gptkb:3
1980, 1985
|
|
gptkbp:baseball_legacy
|
One of the greatest third basemen in MLB history.
|
|
gptkbp:bats
|
gptkb:Left
|
|
gptkbp:batting_style
|
gptkb:1976
gptkb:1980
gptkb:1990
gptkb:3
Right-handed
|
|
gptkbp:biography
|
' George Brett: The Making of a Hall of Famer'
|
|
gptkbp:birth_date
|
1953-05-15
May 15, 1953
|
|
gptkbp:birth_place
|
gptkb:Glen_Dale,_West_Virginia
gptkb:Glendale,_California,_USA
gptkb:Glendale,_California
|
|
gptkbp:born
|
May 15, 1953
|
|
gptkbp:born_in
|
gptkb:Glendale,_California
|
|
gptkbp:born_on
|
May 15, 1953
|
|
gptkbp:broadcasting_career
|
gptkb:ESPN
|
|
gptkbp:broadcasts
|
gptkb:ESPN
ESPN and other networks
|
|
gptkbp:career_batting_average
|
.305
.373
.000
.390
.375 in 1985 World Series
|
|
gptkbp:career_games_as_defensive_replacement
|
gptkb:0
|
|
gptkbp:career_games_as_designated_player
|
200},{
|
|
gptkbp:career_games_as_relief_player
|
gptkb:0
|
|
gptkbp:career_games_as_substitute
|
123
|
|
gptkbp:career_games_as_substitute_player
|
gptkb:0
|
|
gptkbp:career_games_as_utility_player
|
gptkb:0
|
|
gptkbp:career_games_at_designated_hitter
|
gptkb:300
|
|
gptkbp:career_games_played
|
gptkb:0
gptkb:Board_of_Commissioners
2700
Broadcaster
2823
2783
2,707
|
|
gptkbp:career_hits
|
3154
3,154
|
|
gptkbp:career_length
|
21 years
|
|
gptkbp:career_on_base_percentage
|
.369
|
|
gptkbp:career_runs
|
1583
1,583
|
|
gptkbp:career_slugging_percentage
|
.369
.487
29.2
4931
5,625
5086
|
|
gptkbp:career_start
|
21 seasons
|
|
gptkbp:career_walks
|
1040
|
|
gptkbp:career_wins_above_replacement
|
88.0
|
|
gptkbp:championship
|
174
|
|
gptkbp:charity_work
|
gptkb:Brett's_Baseball_Academy
gptkb:Children's_Mercy_Hospital
children's health initiatives
children's hospitals
Children's charities
|
|
gptkbp:child
|
gptkb:Ken_Brett
gptkb:Bobby_Brett
Brett Brett
Brett Brett Jr.
|
|
gptkbp:children
|
gptkb:3
three
|
|
gptkbp:coaching_career
|
gptkb:Kansas_City_Royals
21 years
20 years
1973-1993
Kansas City Royals (hitting coach)
|
|
gptkbp:date_of_birth
|
May 15, 1953
|
|
gptkbp:debut
|
gptkb:1973
1973-08-02
August 2, 1973
October 3, 1993
|
|
gptkbp:debut_year
|
gptkb:1973
|
|
gptkbp:dedication
|
118
|
|
gptkbp:drafted_by
|
gptkb:Kansas_City_Royals
|
|
gptkbp:faced
|
gptkb:Boston_Red_Sox
|
|
gptkbp:family
|
Brett family
|
|
gptkbp:famous_bat
|
gptkb:Pine_Tar_Incident
gptkb:pine_tar_bat_incident
|
|
gptkbp:famous_batting_title
|
3 batting titles
|
|
gptkbp:famous_event
|
gptkb:Pine_Tar_Incident
|
|
gptkbp:famous_for
|
gptkb:leadership
gptkb:3,000_hits_club
gptkb:1980_AL_MVP
gptkb:Pine_Tar_Incident
gptkb:Pine_tar_incident
gptkb:famous_pine_tar_incident
gptkb:pine_tar_incident
charitable work
consistency
fan engagement
team loyalty
sportsmanship
inspiring future generations
defensive skills
his clutch performances
his work ethic
batting title
dedication to the game
his dedication to the game
his sportsmanship
fan favorite
Hitting for average and power
coaching career
Hitting for average
Hitting for power
being a role model
1985 World Series MVP
his batting stance
being a motivational speaker
being a philanthropist
clutch hitting
his impact on the game of baseball
his leadership on the field
his charitable work after retirement
his hitting prowess
being a baseball ambassador
being a broadcaster
being a family man
broadcasting career
his competitiveness
being a mentor
inspiring players
Being a clutch player
influence on young players
his influence on younger players
his influence on young players
his ability to hit in clutch situations
being a community leader
Being a clutch hitter
his role in baseball history
his clutch hitting
Hitting for the cycle
base running
his contributions to baseball history
hitting for average
his legacy in baseball
his loyalty to the Royals
his role in the Pine Tar Incident
being a coach
his respect for the game
3,000 hits
batting title in 1976, 1980, 1990
being a clutch hitter
being a Royals legend
hitting for power
batting title in 1976, 1980, and 1990
being one of the best third basemen in MLB history
his rivalry with the New York Yankees
the ' Pine Tar Incident' in 1983
being a sports analyst
his longevity in the game
hitting for the cycle
Being a Royals icon
Career with one team
One of the greatest third basemen in history
To the game of baseball
Winning batting title
baseball IQ
his appearances in media after retirement
his baseball IQ
his batting average in playoffs against Yankees
his batting skills against left-handed pitchers
his consistency throughout career
his impact on Kansas City baseball
his impact on the Royals franchise
his legacy in Kansas City
his loyalty to Royals
his performance in the postseason
his rivalry with Yankees players
his rivalry with the Minnesota Twins
his rivalry with the Oakland Athletics
his role in 1985 World Series victory
post-retirement analysis
the pine tar incident
his performance in clutch situations against Yankees
being a baseball historian
offensive production
his intense competitiveness
his post-retirement contributions to baseball
his role in the 1985 World Series
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|
gptkbp:famous_for_charisma
|
Popular among fans
|
|
gptkbp:famous_for_clutch
|
Performing in high-pressure situations
|
|
gptkbp:famous_for_community_service
|
Active in local charities
|
|
gptkbp:famous_for_consistency
|
High batting average over career
|
|
gptkbp:famous_for_fielding
|
Right-handed
|
|
gptkbp:famous_for_hitting
|
Left-handed
|
|
gptkbp:famous_for_mentoring
|
Young players in the league
|
|
gptkbp:famous_for_sportsmanship
|
Respected by peers
|
|
gptkbp:famous_for_work_ethic
|
Hardworking player
|
|
gptkbp:famous_game_aftermath
|
Increased scrutiny on umpires
|
|
gptkbp:famous_game_crowd
|
40,000 fans
|
|
gptkbp:famous_game_date
|
October 2, 1980
|
|
gptkbp:famous_game_impact
|
Rule change in MLB
|
|
gptkbp:famous_game_legacy
|
Baseball history
Cultural impact on baseball.
|
|
gptkbp:famous_game_media_coverage
|
National attention
|
|
gptkbp:famous_game_outcome
|
Royals win
|
|
gptkbp:famous_game_reaction
|
gptkb:controversy
|
|
gptkbp:famous_game_significance
|
Playoff implications
|
|
gptkbp:famous_game_stadium
|
gptkb:Yankee_Stadium
|
|
gptkbp:famous_game_statistics
|
3 hits, 2 RBIs
|
|
gptkbp:famous_match
|
gptkb:New_York_Yankees
|
|
gptkbp:famous_milestone
|
gptkb:3,000_hits_club
|
|
gptkbp:famous_playoff_series
|
gptkb:1985_World_Series
gptkb:1985_ALCS
|
|
gptkbp:famous_quote
|
“ I’m just a guy who loves to play baseball.”
“ I’m not a role model.”
“ I’m just a kid from California.”
“ I just want to be the best player I can be.”
" I don't want to be a part of a team that doesn't want to win."
“ You can’t be a great player without being a great teammate.”
|
|
gptkbp:famous_team
|
gptkb:Kansas_City_Royals
|
|
gptkbp:father
|
Brett Sr.
|
|
gptkbp:favorite_team
|
gptkb:Kansas_City_Royals
|
|
gptkbp:final_match_date
|
1993-05-06
1993-10-03
1993-05-14
October 3, 1993
|
|
gptkbp:full_name
|
gptkb:George_Howard_Brett
|
|
gptkbp:gold__glove_awards
|
gptkb:5
|
|
gptkbp:gold_glove_awards
|
gptkb:1
|
|
gptkbp:hall_of_fame_induction
|
gptkb:1999
gptkb:National_Baseball_Hall_of_Fame
gptkb:Kansas_City_Sports_Hall_of_Fame
|
|
gptkbp:has_appeared_in
|
1,583
|
|
gptkbp:has_career_at_bats
|
10,349
|
|
gptkbp:has_career_batting_titles
|
gptkb:3
|
|
gptkbp:has_career_era
|
0.00
|
|
gptkbp:has_career_home_runs_as_pitcher
|
gptkb:0
|
|
gptkbp:has_career_innings_pitched
|
1.0
|
|
gptkbp:has_career_losses
|
gptkb:0
|
|
gptkbp:has_career_saves
|
gptkb:0
|
|
gptkbp:has_career_wins_above_replacement
|
88.0
|
|
gptkbp:has_family
|
Bret Brett (brother)
Brett Brett (daughter)
Brett Brett (son)
Cathy Brett (sister)
Ken Brett (brother)
|
|
gptkbp:has_gold_glove_awards
|
gptkb:1
|
|
gptkbp:has_hits
|
3,154
|
|
gptkbp:has_home_runs_in_playoffs
|
gptkb:3
|
|
gptkbp:has_occupation
|
gptkb:Major_League_Baseball
|
|
gptkbp:has_on_base_percentage
|
.369
|
|
gptkbp:has_rbi
|
1,596
|
|
gptkbp:has_silver_slugger_awards
|
gptkb:3
|
|
gptkbp:has_title
|
gptkb:The_Royal
|
|
gptkbp:has_walks
|
1,100
|
|
gptkbp:head_coach
|
gptkb:23
gptkb:Kansas_City_Royals
2500
83
|
|
gptkbp:height
|
6 ft 0 in
|
|
gptkbp:hit_for_cycle
|
gptkb:1979
1979-05-14
|
|
gptkbp:hit_for_the_cycle
|
gptkb:1976
gptkb:1979
|
|
gptkbp:hit_single
|
210
3154
3,154
.390 in 1980
|
|
gptkbp:hobbies
|
gptkb:golf
|
|
gptkbp:home_runs
|
gptkb:24
2
1583
317
1,583
|
|
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
|
George Brett
|
|
gptkbp:inaugural_member
|
gptkb:Kansas_City_Royals_Hall_of_Fame
|
|
gptkbp:inducted_into__hall_of__fame
|
gptkb:1999
|
|
gptkbp:influence
|
baseball fans
Hitting techniques
young baseball players
Kansas City Royals organization
inspiring future generations of baseball players
|
|
gptkbp:influence_on_young_players
|
gptkb:Yes
|
|
gptkbp:influenced
|
Future players
future players
Future baseball players
future baseball players
|
|
gptkbp:influenced_by
|
gptkb:Ted_Williams
gptkb:Mickey_Mantle
|
|
gptkbp:influenced_games
|
gptkb:Bobby_Witt_Jr.
gptkb:Mike_Moustakas
gptkb:Alex_Gordon
Many modern third basemen
|
|
gptkbp:influenced_players
|
gptkb:Salvador_Perez
gptkb:Whit_Merrifield
gptkb:Eric_Hosmer
gptkb:Mike_Moustakas
gptkb:Alex_Gordon
|
|
gptkbp:influences
|
gptkb:Alex_Rodriguez
gptkb:Mike_Schmidt
gptkb:Chipper_Jones
|
|
gptkbp:inspiration
|
Young baseball players
future baseball players
George Brett's father
|
|
gptkbp:is_known_for
|
Clutch hitting
Hitting for average
Hitting for power
|
|
gptkbp:is_married_to
|
gptkb:Leslie
|
|
gptkbp:is_played_by
|
gptkb:1980_All-Star_Game
gptkb:Game_3
gptkb:1985_World_Series
gptkb:Major_League_Baseball
gptkb:1976_All-Star_Game
|
|
gptkbp:legacy
|
one of the greatest players in Royals history
|
|
gptkbp:mlb_retirement
|
April 30, 1993
|
|
gptkbp:mlbteams
|
gptkb:1976
gptkb:1977
gptkb:1978
gptkb:1979
gptkb:1980
gptkb:1981
gptkb:1982
gptkb:1983
gptkb:1985
gptkb:1986
gptkb:1987
gptkb:1988
gptkb:1990
gptkb:1991
gptkb:1992
gptkb:1993
gptkb:1994
gptkb:1995
gptkb:1996
gptkb:1997
gptkb:1998
gptkb:1999
gptkb:2000
gptkb:2001
gptkb:2002
gptkb:2003
gptkb:2004
gptkb:2005
gptkb:2006
gptkb:2007
gptkb:2008
gptkb:2009
gptkb:2010
gptkb:2011
gptkb:2012
gptkb:2013
gptkb:2014
gptkb:2015
gptkb:2016
gptkb:2017
gptkb:2018
gptkb:2019
gptkb:2020
gptkb:2021
gptkb:2022
gptkb:2023
gptkb:Kansas_City_Royals
1973-08-02
|
|
gptkbp:most_valuable_player
|
gptkb:1980
|
|
gptkbp:movement
|
gptkb:0
1040
134
1048
170
1,100
1045
1,166
|
|
gptkbp:mvp
|
gptkb:1980
|
|
gptkbp:nickname
|
gptkb:The_Royal
gptkb:George_Brett
gptkb:George
Mr. Royals
Mr. Royal
|
|
gptkbp:notable_achievement
|
gptkb:3,000_hits_club
gptkb:1980_AL_MVP
gptkb:1976_AL_batting_champion
gptkb:1979_AL_All-Star_Game_MVP
gptkb:AL_MVP_1980
gptkb:1985_AL_batting_champion
1979 AL MVP runner-up
1985 World Series MVP
3-time batting champion
1976 AL MVP
First player to win batting title in three different decades.
3-time AL batting champion
1985 World Series champion
3,154 hits
first player to win batting title in three different decades.
1980 AL MVP runner-up
|
|
gptkbp:notable_achievements
|
gptkb:3,000_hits_club
|
|
gptkbp:notable_case
|
gptkb:Pine_Tar_Incident
gptkb:pine_tar_incident
|
|
gptkbp:notable_games
|
gptkb:Pine_Tar_Game
gptkb:1980_All-Star_Game
gptkb:1985_World_Series_Game_7
gptkb:1979_AL_batting_champion
gptkb:1980_ALCS_Game_3
gptkb:1983_Pine_Tar_Incident
gptkb:1985_ALCS_Game_1
gptkb:1985_ALCS_Game_2
gptkb:1985_ALCS_Game_3
gptkb:1985_ALCS_Game_4
gptkb:1985_ALCS_Game_6
gptkb:1985_ALCS_Game_7
gptkb:1985_Silver_Slugger_winner
gptkb:1985_World_Series_Game_3
gptkb:pine_tar_incident
gptkb:1985_ALCS_MVP
gptkb:Detroit_Tigers
gptkb:1985_All-Star_Game
gptkb:1980_All-Star_Game_MVP
gptkb:1985_AL_batting_champion
gptkb:1976_All-Star_Game
1985 World Series MVP
1993 final game
1993 All-Star Game appearance
1985 ALCS Game 5
1980 AL MVP season
1976 AL Rookie of the Year runner-up
1979 AL batting champion runner-up
1980 AL batting champion runner-up
1980 ALCS Game 3 against Yankees
1980 Gold Glove winner
1985 AL batting champion runner-up
1990 All-Star Game appearance
1991 All-Star Game appearance
1992 All-Star Game appearance
Game-winning hit against Tigers.
1980 AL MVP runner-up
|
|
gptkbp:notable_inductees
|
gptkb:WWE_Hall_of_Fame
|
|
gptkbp:notable_leader
|
Team captain
|
|
gptkbp:notable_moment
|
gptkb:Pine_Tar_Incident
|
|
gptkbp:notable_rivalry
|
gptkb:Boston_Red_Sox
gptkb:Chicago_Cubs
gptkb:New_York_Yankees
gptkb:Oakland_Athletics
gptkb:Chicago_White_Sox
gptkb:New_York_Mets
George Brett vs. A's
George Brett vs. Angels
George Brett vs. Athletics
George Brett vs. Blue Jays
George Brett vs. Braves
George Brett vs. Cubs
George Brett vs. Diamondbacks
George Brett vs. Dodgers
George Brett vs. Giants
George Brett vs. Indians
George Brett vs. Mariners
George Brett vs. Marlins
George Brett vs. Mets
George Brett vs. Nationals
George Brett vs. Nolan Ryan
George Brett vs. Orioles
George Brett vs. Padres
George Brett vs. Phillies
George Brett vs. Rangers
George Brett vs. Red Sox
George Brett vs. Reds
George Brett vs. Reggie Jackson
George Brett vs. Rockies
George Brett vs. Royals
George Brett vs. Tigers
George Brett vs. Twins
George Brett vs. White Sox
George Brett vs. Yankees
Tigers vs. Royals
White Sox vs. Royals
|
|
gptkbp:notable_scene
|
gptkb:1985_World_Series_Game_7
gptkb:Pine_Tar_Incident
1976 All-Star Game MVP
1980 MVP season
1993 final game
1985 World Series Game 7 performance
|
|
gptkbp:notable_speakers
|
gptkb:ESPN
|
|
gptkbp:notable_wins
|
gptkb:1
88.0
|
|
gptkbp:notable_work
|
Led AL in at-bats in 1985.
Led AL in batting average in 1976.
Led AL in batting average in 1985.
Led AL in doubles in 1980.
Led AL in extra-base hits in 1980.
Led AL in extra-base hits in 1985.
Led AL in games played in 1985.
Led AL in hit by pitch in 1980.
Led AL in hit by pitch in 1985.
Led AL in hits in 1979.
Led AL in intentional walks in 1985.
Led AL in on-base percentage in 1980.
Led AL in on-base percentage in 1985.
Led AL in plate appearances in 1985.
Led AL in runs batted in in 1980.
Led AL in runs batted in in 1985.
Led AL in runs in 1985.
Led AL in sacrifice flies in 1985.
Led AL in slugging percentage in 1980.
Led AL in slugging percentage in 1985.
Led AL in total bases in 1980.
Led AL in total bases in 1985.
Led AL in walks in 1985.
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|
gptkbp:number
|
gptkb:5
|
|
gptkbp:opponent
|
gptkb:New_York_Yankees
|
|
gptkbp:personal_life
|
married to Leslie Davenport
married to Leslie
|
|
gptkbp:pine_tar_incident_date
|
1983-07-24
|
|
gptkbp:pine_tar_incident_outcome
|
Home run overturned
|
|
gptkbp:pine_tar_incident_significance
|
Controversial moment in baseball history
|
|
gptkbp:place_of_birth
|
gptkb:Glendale,_California
|
|
gptkbp:played_against
|
gptkb:San_Diego_Padres
gptkb:Toronto_Blue_Jays
gptkb:Baltimore_Orioles
gptkb:Los_Angeles_Angels
gptkb:Oakland_Athletics
gptkb:Seattle_Mariners
gptkb:Texas_Rangers
gptkb:Cleveland_Indians
gptkb:Los_Angeles_Dodgers
Yankees in playoffs
|
|
gptkbp:played_for
|
gptkb:Kansas_City_Royals
Kansas City Royals throughout career
|
|
gptkbp:played_in_world_series
|
1980, 1985
|
|
gptkbp:playoff_appearances
|
gptkb:5
gptkb:6
gptkb:7
gptkb:9
2
8
|
|
gptkbp:position
|
Third baseman
|
|
gptkbp:premiered_on
|
gptkb:1963
gptkb:1973
|
|
gptkbp:residence
|
gptkb:Kansas_City,_Missouri
|
|
gptkbp:retired
|
gptkb:1993
|
|
gptkbp:retired_number
|
gptkb:5
5 by Kansas City Royals
5 in Kansas City Royals
|
|
gptkbp:retirement
|
gptkb:1993
gptkb:American_football_coach
gptkb:Board_of_Commissioners
Broadcaster
Baseball commentator
team ambassador
baseball commentator
|
|
gptkbp:retirement_year
|
gptkb:1993
|
|
gptkbp:role
|
gptkb:Board_of_Commissioners
|
|
gptkbp:runs_batted_in
|
gptkb:0
gptkb:10
gptkb:200
118
1595
1596
1593
|
|
gptkbp:runs_through
|
105
|
|
gptkbp:signature
|
Brett's batting stance
|
|
gptkbp:silver__slugger_awards
|
gptkb:3
|
|
gptkbp:silver_slugger_awards
|
gptkb:3
|
|
gptkbp:sports_analyst
|
gptkb:ESPN
|
|
gptkbp:spouse
|
Married
|
|
gptkbp:stolen_bases
|
201
1247
|
|
gptkbp:strikeouts
|
gptkb:1
gptkb:63
170
1319
1,333
|
|
gptkbp:team
|
gptkb:Kansas_City_Royals
|
|
gptkbp:team_spirit
|
Encouraging teammates
|
|
gptkbp:television_appearance
|
sports commentary
|
|
gptkbp:throws
|
Right
Right-handed
|
|
gptkbp:was_involved_in
|
gptkb:famous_pine_tar_incident
|
|
gptkbp:weight
|
185 lb
|
|
gptkbp:won
|
gptkb:American_League_MVP_Award
gptkb:American_League_MVP_1980
gptkb:1980_ALCS_MVP
gptkb:AL_MVP_1980
|
|
gptkbp:won_gold_glove
|
gptkb:1985
|
|
gptkbp:won_silver_slugger
|
gptkb:1980
|
|
gptkbp:world_series_champion
|
gptkb:1
gptkb:1980
gptkb:1985
|
|
gptkbp:year
|
gptkb:1993
|
|
gptkbp:bfsParent
|
gptkb:video_games
gptkb:award
|
|
gptkbp:bfsLayer
|
3
|