# George Brett's Pine Tar Incident: Baseball's Controversial Moment

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Podcast: [Daily Sports History](https://stenobird.com/podcast/daily-sports-history-6690798)
Published: 2026-07-24T04:20:02+00:00
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## Resource

Join us on Daily Sports History as we delve into the infamous Pine Tar Incident involving George Brett on July 24, 1983. Explore the dramatic events that unfolded when Brett's home run was disallowed due to excessive pine tar on his bat, the ensuing chaos, and the lasting impact on MLB rules. Discover how this iconic moment remains a defining episode in baseball history. Buy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/dailysportz Newsletter: https://substack.com/@dailysportshistory?r=3en496&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=stories&shareImageVariant=light DailySportsHistory.com Email: dailysportshistory@gmail.com YouTube: YouTube.com/@dailysportshistory Twitter: twitter.com/dailysportshis Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551687917253&mibextid=ZbWKwL

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