Baseball Hall of Famer George Brett will be honored with the Living Legend Award from the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory. The announcement highlights his legendary career with the Kansas City Royals. The award recognizes his contributions to the sport.
Award Details
The Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory has selected George Brett as the recipient of its prestigious Living Legend Award. This honor celebrates Brett's illustrious career, where he achieved a .305 batting average over 21 seasons, earned three batting titles, and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1999.
Background Context
Brett, a Kansas City Royals icon, is renowned for his 1985 World Series-clinching hit and his 3,000th career hit in 1992. The Living Legend Award is given to individuals who have made significant impacts on baseball, joining previous honorees like Ken Griffey Jr. and Johnny Bench. The presentation is scheduled for an upcoming event at the museum in Louisville, Kentucky.
No specific date for the award ceremony was detailed in the announcement, but it underscores Brett's enduring legacy in the sport.