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1. What name belongs to both an ex-Yankee and a US Secretary of the Treasury?

Answer: Paul O'Neill

Paul O'Neill served as Secretary of the Treasury in 2001-2002. Paul A. O'Neill played outfield for the Cincinnati Reds from 1985 to 92, then for the Yankees from 1993 to 2001. Edward "Whitey" Ford, member of the Hall of Fame, pitched for the Yankees from 1950 to 1967. Horace Clarke was an infielder for the Yankees from 1965 to 1974, playing the balance of that year with the San Diego Padres. Dave Winfield played outfield for the Padres, Yankees, Angels, Blue Jays, and Twins from 1973 to 1995.

2. What name belongs to a former President and a player for the Washington Senators, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Boston Red Sox of the 1960's-70s.

Answer: John Kennedy

John F. Kennedy was President from 1961 to 1963. John I. Kennedy played infield for the Senators, Dodgers, Yankees, Seattle Pilots, Milwaukee Brewers, and Red Sox from 1962 to 74. Warren Harding was President from 1921 until he died in 1923. Andrew Jackson was President from 1829 to 1837. Benjamin Harrison occupied the White House from 1889 to 93, splitting the two terms of Grover Cleveland.

3. A Pittsburgh Pirate of the 1950s and 60s and a White Sox player of the 1990s are both known by what name?

Answer: Frank Thomas

Frank Thomas played infield and outfield for many NL teams from 1951 to 1966. Today's Frank Thomas is a first baseman/DH for the CWS. Bob Friend pitched for the Pirates from 1951 to 1965, then finished in 1966 with the Mets and Yankees. Ray Durham plays second base for the White Sox; Carlos Lee plays outfield for them.

4. An old-time radio comedian and a Pittsburgh Pirate/Boston Brave of the 1940s both went under this name:

Answer: Bob Elliot

Comedian Bob Elliot was Ray Goulding's partner; they were of course known as Bob and Ray. Comedian/actor Chris Elliot ("Groundhog Day") is Bob's son. MLB player Bob Elliot, nicknamed Mr. Team, was a third baseman/outfielder for the Pirates from 1939 to 46, then the Braves from 1947 to 51, then 1952 with the NY Giants and 53 with the St. Louis Browns and Chicago White Sox. Comedian Fred Allen had one of the most popular shows on radio in the 30s and 40s. Earl Torgeson played first base for the Braves, Phillies, Tigers, White Sox, and Yankees, although, of course, not all at the same time.

5. What famous radio/tv comedian had the same name as a New York Giant outfielder?

Answer: George Burns

Comedian George Burns, born Nathan Birnbaum, lived to be 100, much longer than his wife, Gracie Allen. Outfielder George Burns played for the New York Giants from 1911 to 1921, the Cincinnati Reds from 1922 to 24, and the Phillies in 1925. There was also an American League first baseman named George Burns during that era, but let's not go into that! Charles Corell, though not African-American, was Andy on the top hit radio show "Amos and Andy" in the 30s. Of course, you know who Jack Benny was.

6. What name is shared by a pro wrestler and a star of the music world?

Answer: Sting

Pro wrestler Sting, who apparently weeps mascara, was originally named Steve Borden. Rock immortal Sting was named Gordon Sumner. Slash, born Saul Hudson in England, is lead guitarist with Guns and Roses. Shockmeister Marilyn Manson was named Brian Warner. Alice Cooper is Marilyn Manson's grandfather (just kidding).

7. A rock star and a former US senator have the same name:

Answer: Paul Simon

Former senator Paul Simon, Democrat from Illinois, is now a professor at Southern Illinois University. Rock great Paul Simon, from Queens, NYC, started his career as part of the team of Tom and Jerry, paired with some guy named Art Garfunkel. Jackson Browne's first album was titled "Jackson Browne," but today it's sometimes referred to as "Saturate Before Using." Peter Frampton's "Frampton Comes Alive" was one of the biggest smash-hit releases of the 70s.

It's the biggest-selling live album of all time.

8. What jazz musician and star singer of folk/rock music are named the same?

Answer: James Taylor

Rock/folk/pop balladeer James Taylor had his first hit with "Fire and Rain." Jazz musician James Taylor fronts the James Taylor Quartet and plays organ and other keyboards. Jimmy Buffett and Billy Joel are both God: I don't know how that's possible, but there it is!

9. What name was used both by an African-American sitcom star and a former mayor of New York City?

Answer: Jimmy Walker

Comedian/actor Jimmy Walker had a prominent stand-up act before he played J.J. on "Good Times," which made him so popular he changed his first name to J.J. Politician James "Jimmy" Walker was mayor from 1926 to 1932, when he resigned in the midst of a scandal. He was played in the movie "Beau James" by Bob Hope. I have no idea why.

10. What name is shared by a veteran Hollywood actor (seen in a series of comedy movies in the late 1990s and early 2000s) and a former mayor of New York City?

Answer: Robert Wagner

Mayor Robert Wagner, son of a famous U.S. Senator, was in office from 1954 to 1965. Actor Robert Wagner had his first lead as a sponge diver in "Beneath the Twelve Mile Reef" (1953). Of course he also plays Number Two in the Austin Powers movies, and if you suggest he should try to become number one, he might rearrange your face.

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