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1. The Detroit Tigers franchise began in 1901 with the new American League, and Ty Cobb virtually set every career batting record for the Tigers. In their first 50 seasons, who led the team with the most career home runs?
2. The 2008 Atlanta Braves' franchise began in 1876 as the Boston Red Caps. They changed to the infamous "Boston Beaneaters" name from 1883-1906. Who was the franchise's first player to have over 200 hits in a season?
3. The Washington Senators franchise began in 1901 in the American League, and would keep the Senator name for more than 50 seasons. Which Senator led the franchise with an amazing 110 career shutouts not only for the first 50 seasons, but for more than 100 seasons?
4. The Chicago Cubs franchise began with the new National League in 1876 as the Chicago White Stockings. In those next 50 seasons, who led the franchise with the most hits?
5. The American League Boston franchise began as the Boston Americans in 1901, then became the Red Sox by name in 1908. In those first 50 seasons of the franchise, which pitcher won the most games in a season?
6. The Philadelphia Athletics of the early National Association was not connected to the new Philadelphia Athletics of the American League in 1901. In 50 seasons of Philadephia's AL team, who led the team with the most career wins?
7. The American League Cleveland franchise began in 1901 with another seven teams for the new American League. The franchise began with the name of the Blues in 1901, then Bronchos in 1902, and the Naps in 1903, before finding the Indians name in 1915. Who was the first player to steal 50 bases in a season?
8. The Los Angeles Dodger franchise began in 1884 as the Brooklyn Atlantics of the American Association. After a few name changes, they joined the National League in 1890, where they stayed throughout the 20th century. How many players of this franchise were inducted into the Hall of Fame in the franchise's first 50 seasons?
9. A franchise began in 1901 in the American League as the Baltimore Orioles, managed by John McGraw. In 1903, the franchise would move to New York to become the Highlanders. In 1913, they took on the name of the Yankees. Who would be the franchise's first pitcher to win 25 games in a season?
10. The Pittsburgh Pirate franchise began in 1882 as the Pittsburgh Alleghenys, until they changed their name to the Pirates in 1891. Who was the first player to hit more than 30 triples in a season for the franchise, which would be a Major League record that would last for over 50 seasons?
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