Daily Archives: July 24, 2013

George Brett goes ballistic after being called out for using illegal bat in two-run homer 30 years ago today (1983)

1980s


Video: 'Pine Tar Incident with George Brett.wmv'

(Sunday, July 24, 1983) — A two-run homer by George Brett of the Kansas City Royals was disallowed and Brett called out today after New York Yankees manager Billy Martin pointed out there was too much pine tar on Brett’s bat.

American League president Lee MacPhail later reinstated the home run. The game was re-completed Aug. 18, 1983, with the Royals beating the Yankees, 5-4.

Bill Clinton, 16, shakes hand with President Kennedy 50 years ago today (1963)

1960s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'A Future President Meets JFK'

(Wednesday, July 24, 1963) — Future U.S. President Bill Clinton, 16, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, shook hands today with President John F. Kennedy during a Boys Nation reception at the White House.