George Brett is a retired professional baseball player who is considered one of the greatest third basemen in Major League Baseball (MLB) history. He is the son of Jack Brett and Ethel Brett Johnson.
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He was born the northern panhandle of West Virginia. However, his parents Jack and Ethel Brett relocated the family to the Midwest, and three years later to El Segundo, California, a Los Angeles suburb located immediately south of Los Angeles International Airport.
George graduated from El Segundo High School in 1971 and was drafted in the second round (29th overall) by the Kansas City Royals in the 1971 Major League Baseball drafts.
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Brett spent his entire 21-year MLB career with the Kansas City Royals, from 1973 to 1993. Over his career, Brett amassed numerous accolades and accomplishments. He was a 13-time All-Star, won three Silver Slugger Awards, and earned a Gold Glove Award for his defensive skills at third base.
In 1980, Brett had a remarkable season, winning the American League MVP Award and becoming the first player in MLB history to win batting titles in three different decades (1976, 1980, and 1990).
After retiring from playing, George Brett remained involved in baseball, working Vice President-Baseball Operations for the Kansas City Royals. He has also been inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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