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They caught George: First baseman George Brett of the Kansas City Royals smiles despite being caught with too much pine tar on his bat in the first inning by plate umpire Jim Evans
They caught George: First baseman George Brett of the Kansas City Royals smiles despite being caught with too much pine tar on his bat in the first inning by plate umpire Jim Evans

They caught George: First baseman George Brett of the Kansas City Royals smiles despite being caught with too much pine tar on his bat in the first inning by plate umpire Jim Evans

Date8/5/1988
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Original Toronto Star caption: They caught George: First baseman George Brett of the Kansas City Royals smiles despite being caught with too much pine tar on his bat in the first inning by plate umpire Jim Evans.
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Taking a bow? Not really. Royals' George Brett went 0-for-4 yesterday against the Jays. Maybe he was thinking of line drive by Danny Ainne in first inning that came too close for comfort
Taking a bow? Not really. Royals' George Brett went 0-for-4 yesterday against the Jays. Maybe he was thinking of line drive by Danny Ainne in first inning that came too close for comfort
8/29/1981
By George, what a night!, George Brett lit up the scoreboard and the faces of his Kansas City teammates last night by hitting for the cycle - single, (...)
By George, what a night!, George Brett lit up the scoreboard and the faces of his Kansas City teammates last night by hitting for the cycle - single, (...)
7/25/1990
Reunion time: Milwaukee Brewers' manager George Bamberger and Jimmy Frey, the new manager of Kansas City Royals, discuss their days as Baltimore coaches during the winter baseball meetings
Reunion time: Milwaukee Brewers' manager George Bamberger and Jimmy Frey, the new manager of Kansas City Royals, discuss their days as Baltimore coaches during the winter baseball meetings
12/3/1979
Bo knows helmet tossing: It was that kind of day for Kansas City outfielder Bo Jackson: who struck out three times and was caught trying to steal third on his only trip to the basepaths
Bo knows helmet tossing: It was that kind of day for Kansas City outfielder Bo Jackson: who struck out three times and was caught trying to steal third on his only trip to the basepaths
4/21/1990
Really, George? Royals' George Brett borrowed a fan's sign to clown around before last night's game against Blue
Really, George? Royals' George Brett borrowed a fan's sign to clown around before last night's game against Blue
7/18/1983
George Brett: Royals veteran infielder thinks he'll end two-year slump with a big 1988
George Brett: Royals veteran infielder thinks he'll end two-year slump with a big 1988
10/7/1985
A hit with voters: George Bell caught American League MVP voters' attention with his booming bat and strong throwing arm and picked up the league's top individual honor yesterday
A hit with voters: George Bell caught American League MVP voters' attention with his booming bat and strong throwing arm and picked up the league's top individual honor yesterday
4/17/1987
Not even close: Jays third baseman Kelly Gruber has all day to put the tag on Kansas City's Bo Jackson, who was thrown out trying to steal third
Not even close: Jays third baseman Kelly Gruber has all day to put the tag on Kansas City's Bo Jackson, who was thrown out trying to steal third
4/21/1990
Dave McKay, who has been wielding a hot bat this season, hit a two-run double for the Blue Jays in their 8-6 win over Kansas City
Dave McKay, who has been wielding a hot bat this season, hit a two-run double for the Blue Jays in their 8-6 win over Kansas City
4/14/1979
Gotcha: Jays third baseman Kelly Gruber pursues, dives and tags scrambling Rex Sox catcher Tony Pena in the seventh inning after he was caught rounding third base and tried to hot-foot it home
Gotcha: Jays third baseman Kelly Gruber pursues, dives and tags scrambling Rex Sox catcher Tony Pena in the seventh inning after he was caught rounding third base and tried to hot-foot it home
8/11/1991
Good news, GM Canada president George Peapples tells workers in Oshawa that GM yesterday revoked its earlier decision to move Lumina production to Kansas
Good news, GM Canada president George Peapples tells workers in Oshawa that GM yesterday revoked its earlier decision to move Lumina production to Kansas
7/13/1992
Ups and downs: Pat Borders hits a sky-high pop at the SkyDome last night that was caught by Oakland A's first baseman Mark McGwire
Ups and downs: Pat Borders hits a sky-high pop at the SkyDome last night that was caught by Oakland A's first baseman Mark McGwire
5/12/1992