Ken Brett

Orange County Archives

Nationality:

Biography: Ken Brett was an American baseball pitcher that played Major League Baseball for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago White Sox, and a variety of other teams. He was one four brothers Brett who played professional baseball, for instance, his brother George Brett.

Born: September 18, 1948
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, USA

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Virgo

Died: November 18, 2003 (aged 55)
Cause of Death: Brain cancer

Historical Events

1973-06-23 Phillies Ken Brett 4th consecutive game HR in which he pitched
1973-07-21 Braves Hank Aaron hits Philadelphia Phillies Ken Brett's fastball for his 700th HR, in Atlanta
1974-05-27 Pirates Ken Brett no-hits Padres until 9th inning
1975-12-11 MLB New York Yankees make great trade getting Willie Randolph, Dock Ellis & Ken Brett from Pittsburgh Pirates for George "Doc" Medich

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