Game-Worn Jersey Blogging
When I was earning my college degree, I got a part time job at the UPS store in a well to do suburban neighborhood in Kansas City. One of my many notable patrons was Kansas City Royals baseball player George Brett. George played third and first base for the Royals for about 20 years and is definitely one of the most extraordinary players to ever join the Royals, as well as the entire major league baseball organization.
One play that George Brett is well known for is when his home run versus the Yankees was initially disallowed t and then allowed to be counted. The home run was taken away because he had pine tar that was applied too far up his bat, but after consideration it was figured that this did not aid him in hitting that home run. It is replayed many times on ESPN and other channels as it was the most fired up anyone had ever seen Brett with an umpire. The problematic call also cost the Kansas City Royals the game versus the New York Yankees. They even had to go back and replay a little over an inning left in the game after the incident about a week later to a stadium filled with only 1,500 fans. He came in to the store often to ship an assortment of items, usually to fans, friends, family members and people that sent items for him to sign and return.
Often he was sending back game-used memorabilia to fans had sent him to sign and he did not want to, but at least he returned it. The sport memorabilia that he was sending was gear like a game-worn jersey or game-used jersey as some say, and autographed baseballs.
George Brett has many different opinions about him as a person in Kansas City. No matter how you feel about George Brett, there is no doubt that he is one of the best players who ever played major league baseball and will be a legend in Kansas City for quite a while. He still works within the Royals organization today and often also serves as a live commentator during their games. George Brett will always be a local celebrity in Kansas City and many people even eat at his restaurant that is located on the Plaza, in downtown Kansas City. If you ever wanted a piece of the Royals, Mr. Brett delivered.