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Kenneth A. (Kemer) Brett Class of 1966 Born: September
18, 1948 - Place: Bay Ridge, New York. Parents: John and Ethel Brett. At El Segundo High School All League for three years
in baseball and one year in football; All CIF Baseball for three years. CIF Player of the Year for two years; recipient
of Harvey Hazeltine Award; achieved Honor Roll Status; member of Key Club and Varsity Club, selected as "Best All-Around
Senior". Career Entered professional baseball immediately after graduating from El Segundo High School, was first
round draft choice by the Boston Red Sox in 1966 and the fourth player in the country to be drafted; was the winning pitcher
in the 1974 All Star Game while a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates; pitched a one-hitter in 1975; participated in two World
Series Games (youngest pitcher ever to pitch in a World Series game); currently is the television color commentator for the
California Angels. "Some
of the best times of my life were spend at El Segundo High School. I look back at those days and still have very fond
memories. For me, it was a carefree time of sports and studies. I also realize that to a certain degree times
have changed, but one thing that has not changed is the dedication of your teachers here and the opportunity that El Segundo
High School affords you. Take advantage of all the knowledge and the experience the staff has to offer. You will
be amazed at how far you can go in life with some dedication and determination, and like me still have a whole bunch of fun!"
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