Latest / Kansas City Royals News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Pine Tar Game Connects Two Phillies | Kansas City Royals News
In 1983, George Brett’s legendary pine tar home run sparked chaos, leading to a dramatic protest and a historic game resumption — and now, two key figures in the Phillies’ future were there: Don Mattingly, a 22-year-old Yankee rookie who played in the game, and Dusty Wathan, a 10-year-old fan whose dad was in the Royals’ dugout. Decades later, they’re reunited as manager and bench coach, tied by that wild moment. Even Brett’s pine tar bat — once just sitting in a box — is now headed to the Hall of Fame. And with Brett set to be honored this weekend, it’s a full-circle story that’s as wild as…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.