This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/20/2011
Displaying an extraordinary intensity at the plate, George Brett became the first player in history to accumulate 3,000 hits, 300 home runs, 600 doubles, 100 triples, 1,500 RBIs and 200 stolen bases. The 12-time All-Star played his entire 21-year career for the Kansas City Royals, earning an American League Most Valuable Player Award, a Gold Glove, three batting titles and a lifetime batting average of .305. His .390 average in 1980 was the highest since Ted Williams hit .406 in 1941. Brett’s 1982 white knit pullover garment features "Royals" angled across the chest in blue tackle twill script. Sewn to the back in like fashion is his last name “BRETT" arched atop the batting champion's since-retired number "5." Blue-and-white striping lines the sleeve endings and V-neck, while a team logo patch adorns the left sleeve. Within the collar, a "Wilson" label denotes size "42" and situated just below is the year designation "82" chain stitched on a swatch tag. The jersey shows the kind of excellent game wear you expect from of baseball’s most aggressive competitors.