June 10 in Kansas City Royals History: George Brett tears ligaments in his ankle and misses a month (1980)

June 10, 1980, Kansas City Royals George Brett tears ligaments in his ankle on an attempted steal in the 3rd inning against the Cleveland Indians and misses a month. Brett homered in the first against Len Barker, he was hitting .337 at the time. When he returns to the lineup after the All-Star Break

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