George Brett 3000th Career Hit base
Date1922 September 30
DescriptionWhite square rubber base with a textured surface and a manufacturer logo in raised lettering in the center, "Jack Corbett / Original Hollywood." Underside of the base has a metal rectangular stem extending from the base with "1st Game" handwritten on the metal portion of the underside in black marker.
Bio/Historical NoteGeorge Brett of the Kansas City Royals stepped on this base from Angel Stadium for his 3,000th career hit on September 20, 1992, making him the 17th player in major league history to reach this achievement in his career. The Royals defeated the California Angels 4-0.
Object numberB-1992-0242
Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer
Jack Corbett Hollywood Bases
Subject
Brett, George
Classificationsstadium artifacts
Dimensions15.25 x 15.25 x 9 in.
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