If not for U.L. Washington, two of the biggest moments in George Brett’s career may never have happened. Washington, the former Royals infielder who died Sunday at the age of 70, had a two-out ...

Longtime Kansas City Royals infielder U.L. Washington, who helped lead the franchise to its first AL pennant and is perhaps best known for his trademark toothpick, died Sunday, the team announced.

U.L. Washington during the 1980 World Series. Focus on Sport via Getty Images In that famed 1980 season, Washington played in 153 games, a career-high, and hit .273 with six home runs and 53 RBIs.

Former big league shortstop U. L. Washington passed away on Sunday at the age of 70 after a battle with cancer. “We mourn the loss of Royals Baseball Academy graduate and 1980 American League ...

Former big league shortstop U. L. Washington died on Sunday at the age of 70 after a battle with cancer. “We mourn the loss of Royals Baseball Academy graduate and 1980 American League Champion U.

U.L. Washington, a former MLB shortstop who was known for playing with a toothpick in his mouth during his 11-year career, reportedly died on Sunday after a battle with cancer. He was 70.

Former Major League Baseball shortstop U.L. Washington, who played for the Kansas City Royals, Montreal Expos and Pittsburgh Pirates, has died after a battle with cancer, according to reports. He ...

Former Kansas City Royals shortstop U.L. Washington died on Sunday in Atoka, Oklahoma, following a battle with cancer. He was 70 and left behind a lasting legacy as a popular figure in Kansas City ...

Former shortstop U.L. Washington, who gained fame for his ever-present toothpick, dies at age of 70. U.L. Washington, who helped Royals to first AL pennant, dies at age of 70 Skip to main content ...

If not for U.L. Washington, two of the biggest moments in George Brett’s career may never have happened. Washington, the former Royals infielder who died Sunday at the age of 70, had a two-out ...

U.L. Washington, an infielder known for the toothpick hanging from his mouth and clutch play that helped the Kansas City Royals to their first pennant in 1980, died Sunday. He was 70.

U.L. Washington, an infielder known for the toothpick hanging from his mouth and clutch play that helped the Kansas City Royals to their first pennant in 1980, died Sunday. He was 70.