LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory will honor Kansas City Royals great George Brett with its Living Legend Award.

Brett played his entire Hall of Fame career with the Royals, primarily manning third base. He amassed 317 home runs, 3,154 hits and 1,596 RBI while batting .305 over his 21 years, winning the American League MVP Award in 1980, the 1985 World Series and being named to the MLB All-Star game 13 times. He also is the only player in MLB history to win the batting title in three different decades, batting for the best average in the AL in 1976, 1980 and 1990.

He was inducted into Cooperstown in 1999 with over 98% of the vote.

“I’m incredibly honored to be named this year’s Living Legend,” said Brett. “Louisville Slugger bats were a part of my career

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