July 28 in Kansas City Royals History: American League President Lee MacPhail rules in favor of George Brett (1983)

On July 28, 1983, American League President Lee MacPhail rules in favor of the Kansas City Royals , who had protested the recently disputed “Pine Tar Game.” MacPhail rules that George Brett’s home run should count and orders the game to be replayed from that point.

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