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1. This Baltimore Orioles player broke Lou Gehrig's consecutive games playing streak on the night of September 6, 1995, and continued to play for another three years, finishing with a record playing streak of 2,632 consecutive games. Who is he?
2. For 33 years, this Braves hometown hero was Major League Baseball's all-time leader in home runs. His record by broken by Barry Bonds in August 2007, but the impact he had on his team remains intact. Who is he?
3. This designated hitter got his 500th career home run in 2007 as a member of the Toronto Blue Jays, but he was the Chicago White Sox hometown hero. Who is he?
4. This Chicago Cubs hometown hero may have never won a World Series, but he still gave fans in the Windy City something to cheer about during the 19 seasons he spent there. Who is he?
5. Which Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher led his team to victory against the New York Yankees in the 2001 World Series?
6. This Boston Red Sox slugger joined one of baseball's rare clubs when he hit .406 in 1941. However, he lost the MVP award to Joe DiMaggio and his 56-game hitting streak. Who is he?
7. This Florida Marlins pitcher helped his team beat the New York Yankees in the 2003 World Series, and in 2005 became the franchise's first 20-game winner. Who is he?
8. This Cleveland Indians pitcher threw three no-hitters during his career, and in 1948 helped his team beat the Boston Braves in the World Series. Who is he?
9. This Cincinnati Reds hometown hero retired as MLBs all-time leader in hits, but in 1989 he was banned for life from Major League Baseball for his involvement in gambling.
10. This player was named the Angels hometown hero. Who is he?
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