Kenneth Alven "Ken" Brett (September 18, 1948 – November 18, 2003) was a Major League Baseball pitcher and the second of four Brett brothers who played professional baseball, the most notable being the youngest, George Brett. Ken played for 10 teams in his 14-year MLB career.Born in Brooklyn, Ken Brett grew up in southern California and was an athlete in El Segundo, a suburb of Los Angeles.
September 18, 1948, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States
Died
November 18, 2003, Spokane, Washington, United States
Place Of Birth
Brooklyn, New York, USA
Height
6' 1" (1.85 m)
Profession
Actor
Education
El Segundo High School
Siblings
George Brett
Star Sign
Virgo
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Fact
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Made major league debut on 27 September 1967 (pitched two innings in his only appearance that season).
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Member of 1967 American League Champion Boston Red Sox team. Member of 1974 and 1975 National League Eastern Division Champion Pittsburgh Pirates teams. Member of 1976 American League Champion New York Yankees team. Member of 1980 American League Champion Kansas City Royals team.
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Children: Casey and Sheridan.
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In 1967, with the Boston Red Sox, became the youngest pitcher in a World Series, age 19 years one month.
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Played Major League Baseball from 1967 to 1981 with the Boston Red Sox, Milwaukee Brewers, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Yankees, Chicago White Sox, California Angels, Minnesota Twins, Los Angeles Dodgers & Kansas City Royals.
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Was a pitcher.
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Had a career record of 83-85. His best season was 1973 & 1974 where he recorded identical 13-9 records.
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Graduated from El Segundo (Calif.) High School in 1966.