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Brett forever in Royal history
Brett joins ranks with Aaron, Mays
The Associated Press
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — As far as herk Robinson is concerned, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Brett misnamed their baby boy 40 years ago.
"George Brett has been the Kansas City Royals," said Robinson, the general manager of the team George Brett has starred for since 1973. "He has been this franchise. Everything that he's meant has been invaluable, in every respect."
As Brett's Hall of Fame career winds down, milestones have been popping up like highway signs along Interstate 70
timg titles in three different decades.
His .390 average in 1980 made him the player closest to hitting .400 since Ted Williams hit. 406 in 1941.
His first hit came in 1973 at Chicago His 3,000th hit came last September in Anaheim, Calif. against the Angels.
Brett is the only player to win bathe's in uniform or out, he apparently will be welcome to remain a part of the club.
Sunday, however, the home fans got to share a special moment, one they had anticipated for weeks. After drawing a walk from Boston's Danny Darwin in the third inning, Brett stole second, joining Willey Mills and Hank Aaron as the only players with 3,000 hits, 300 homers and 200 stolen bases. Very exclusive company.
"I thought to myself ... it's not like 300 homers or 3,000 hits," said Brett, who had his 65th four-hit game and helped the Royals beat the Red Sox 5-4 in 12 innings. "But it's nice to be in the same company as Hank Aaron
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"Let's be realistic," Brett said. "Lots of people have 200 stolen bases. You play 20 years and get 10 a year, that's 200. But when you combine it with the 3,000 and 300, it's special. What pleased me the most was No. 1, the win, and getting my stroke back."
"I didn't want to show any disrespect for Danny Darwin," he said. "He's been around a long time and I've always had a lot of respect for him."
When ballboys ran onto the field to retrieve the base for Brett's trophy case, he waved them back.
Will the Royals get Brett back next season? He admits that some days he is leaning toward playing a 21st season, other days he is not. Whether
"We have had a brief discussion," Robinson said. "I think George is fully aware that we want him back, either as a player or a non-uniform person. We hope he will remain with us beyond his playing days. He will become a vice president and perform various duties, some of which may not be completely defined at this time.
"I don't think there's any question he wants to do that when he's finished playing."
If Brett wants to return for another year on the field, Robinson said, "We will be fair in our dealing with him, and he is welcome to do so. Ultimately the decision will have to be George's."
Some NFL players find team cuts last for only one day
Just because they're cut, it doesn't mean they're gone for good.
In the past, all players released were placed on waivers, meaning they could be claimed before being-signed by their teams. Now any player with more than four years' experience is simply "terminated," so his team doesn't risk losing him unless he chooses to negotiate a contract and learn a new team's system.
NFL teams had to trim their 60-man rosters to 47 yesterday, but they may increase the number to 53 today. Thus, 168 players will return after what amounts to a day off.
Many teams released kickers and punters for the day, so they could keep younger players they didn't want to subject to waivers.
You're nausea to see a lot of 'name' guys out there because of the way the system is set up now," said Ken Herock, Atlanta's director of player personnel.
Dallas reserve quarterback Hugh Millen was cut, apparently losing the No. 2 job behind starter Troy Aikman. Maybe not. Millen's equipment remained in his locker next to Aikman's.
into Johnson's office and told he was being cut for a day. Also giving a 24-hour vacation were backup fullback Tommie Agee and long snapper Dale Hellestra.
"Jason Garrett just outperformed him," Cowboys coach Jimmy Johnson said. "We'll have to see."
"It just gives me a day to play golf," Bates said. The Falcons cut Tim Green, one of coach Derry Glanville's favorite defensive players and author of a recently published novel about pro football called. "Ruffians."
Veteran safety Bill Bates of Dallas was called
"We'll bring back at least a half dozen," said Johnson, who cut to 45 so he could look over the waiver wire.
New York Giants coach Dan Reeves cuteper Johnson, an All-Pro linebacker in 1990, when the team won the Super Bowl. Reeves also released defensive end Eric Dorsely, a first-round draft pick in 1986, and Lamar McGriggs, the starting safe safety most of last season.
Johnson, who led the Giants in tackles last year, reported late and had complained about being taken out on third downs in the new defense.
Todd Marinovich, who had a history of drug problems, was waived by the Los Angeles Raiders.
Johnson was to make $1.2 million. He will be replaced by Carlton Bailey, who signed as a free agent for $550,000 more than that during the off-season. The other inside linebacker, Michael Brooks, signed for $1.8 million.
Three Big Eight teams are ranked in the top 25 college football poll.
Last Week
Rank School '93 Record Votes Week
1. Florida St. (47) 1-0-0 1,531 1
2. Alabama (11) 0-0-0 1,469 2
3. Michigan (2) 0-0-0 1,415 3
4. Miami 0-0-0 1,245 5
5. Texas A&M 0-0-0 1,241 4
6. Syracuse (1) 0-0-0 1,195 6
7. Notre Dame 0-0-0 1,120 7
8. Florida 0-0-0 1,043 9
9. Nebraska 0-0-0 1039 8
10. Tennessee 0-0-0 1004 10
11. Colorado 0-0-0 977 11
12. Washington 0-0-0 824 12
13. Arizona 0-0-0 748 14
14. Georgia 0-0-0 732 13
15. Stanford (1) 0-0-0 670 15
16. North Carolina 1-0-0 628 20
17. Penn St. 0-0-0 584 16
18. Ohio State 0-0-0 487 17
19. Brigham Young 0-0-0 366 19
20. Boston College 0-0-0 319 21
21. Oklahoma 0-0-0 304 22
22. Clemson 0-0-0 265 23
23. Mississippi St. 0-0-0 176 24
24. N. Carolina St. 0-0-0 158 25
25. Fresno St. 0-0-0 90 —
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