U. L. Washington

Positions: Shortstop
Bats: B Throws: R
Height: 71 Weight: 175
Born: Tuesday, October 27, 1953, in Stringtown, OK USA
Debut: 9/6/1977
Last Game: 10/4/1987
Full Name: U. L. Washington

Notable Events and Chronology for UL Washington Career

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August 17, 1980

George Brett extend his hitting streak to 29 games

October 10, 1980

 George Brett hits an upper-deck three-run home run off relief ace Goose Gossage to give the Kansas City Royals a 4 – 2 victory and a three-game sweep of the New York Yankees in the American League Championship Series.

March 13, 1981

Gum replaces tootpick for UL Washington

August 24, 1982

John Wathan breaks Ray Schalk’s 1916 record for stolen bases by a catcher with his 31st stolen base of the season

Biography

Washington’s trademark was a toothpick in his mouth whether batting, running, or diving for a ball. The switch-hitting and speedy Washington almost made Royals fans forget his long-time predecessor at shortstop, Freddie Patek. He displayed tremendous range and a strong, accurate arm to provide, with Frank White, a solid middle infield for the Royals through the early 1980s.

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