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Royals Retired Numbers
ROYALS RETIRED NUMBERS
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George Brett's career stats

George Brett, Third Baseman
• Number retired in 1994.
• Played for Royals from 1973-1993.
From his Hall of Hame Plaque:
"Played each game with ceaseless intensity and unbridled passion. Lifetime marks include .305 BA, 317 HR, 1,595 RBI and 3,154 Hits. Eleven .300 seasons. A 13-time All-Star and the first player to win batting titles in three decades (1976, '80, '90). Hit .390 in 1980 MVP season and led Royals to first World Series title in 1985. Ranks among all-time leaders in hits, doubles, long hits and total bases. A.L. career record, most intentional walks. A clutch hitter whose profound respect for the game led to universal reverence."

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Dick Howser, Manager
• Number retired in 1987.
• Managed Royals from 1981-1986.
• Compiled a 404-365 record (.525) with the Royals.
• During his regime, the Royals won 3 division titles and a World Championship in 1985.
• His overall MLB managing record was 507-425 (.544), leading the New York Yankees to 103 wins in 1980.

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Frank White's career stats

Frank White, Second Baseman
• Number retired in 1995.
• Played for Royals from 1973-90.
• Won 8 American League Gold Gloves.
• 5-time All-Star and starter in 1979.
• Won Silver Slugger award in 1986.
• Among Royals' Top 5 all-time leaders in games, at-bats, hits, runs, doubles, home runs, stolen bases, total bases and extra-base hits.

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Jackie Robinson's career stats

Jackie Robinson
• In 1947, Jackie Robinson became the first African American man to play in the Major Leagues.
• Number retired throughout baseball in 1997.
• Played for Brooklyn Dodgers from 1947-56.
From his Hall of Fame Plaque:
"Leading NL batter in 1949. Holds fielding mark for second baseman playing in 150 or more games with .992. Led NL in stolen bases in 1947 and 1949. Most Valuable Player in 1949. Lifetime batting average .311. Joint record holder for most double plays by second baseman, 137 in 1951. Led second baseman in double plays 1949-50-51-52."