Simplify the following text for a Grade 5 native English-speaking person.
Original: Brett 's # 5 was retired by the Royals on April 7 , 1997 . His number was the second number retired in Royals history , preceded by former Royals manager , the late Dick Howser ( # 10 ) , in 1987 .
Simplified: His number ( # 5 ) is retired by the Kansas City Royals .