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Podcast: Classic Baseball Daily Highlights
Episode: July 24 - George Brett Pine Tar (full radio call)
Description: Baseball History Daily Happy Birthday to Barry Bonds Todays Debut - Waite Hoyt Trivia - Who has the most outfield assists for a right fielder? July 24, 1983, the Kansas City Royals and New York Yankees play the famed βPine Tar Game.β George Brett hits a three-run home run in the ninth inning to give the Royals a 5-4 lead. Umpire Tim McClelland, ruling that Brettβs bat had excessive pine tar, calls him out. American League President Lee MacPhail will later reverse the decision.July 24, 1975, the Kansas City Royals fire Jack M...