HOF tour lets Brett travel back in time

KANSAS CITY — Hall of Famer George Brett had a variety of choices while deciding which historical moment he wanted to insert himself into. The infamous Pine Tar Game was one of them, but the Royals great went another direction, opting instead to pose with Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig and the Waner brothers.

“I’m pretty excited to do this,” Brett said, admiring the finished product.

“History Selfies” are sure to be a big hit at Lot A at Kauffman Stadium, site of the “We Are Baseball” traveling Hall of Fame tour that has made its way to Kansas City. Brett may have declined to place himself back in the midst of the Pine Tar Game that continues to be so tied to his legacy, but that particular moment in history is sure to be a big hit in Kansas City, where Brett played for all 21 years of his Hall of Fame career.

Instead of just watching footage of umpire Tim McClelland call Brett out, here, fans can insert themselves into that very moment. All it takes is a quick pose in front of a screen, and then watch the magic happen.

It’s enough to make even the greatest player in Royals history feel like a kid again.

“All this stuff makes you giddy,” Brett said. “I’ve said this before, the saddest day of my life was when I had to retire. I made the decision, and it was one of the toughest decisions I’ve ever made in my life. It’s fun to come back and relive these moments. That’s why these things are so cool.”

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