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1. Which famous retired player threw out the honorary pitch to launch the 1963 World Series?
2. Which two pitchers started this World Series head-to-head in game one?
3. The Dodgers pitcher began game one in Yankee Stadium by doing which of the following in the first inning?
4. Who scored the first run of the 1963 World Series?
5. Who hit the first home run in the 1963 World Series?
6. In a pivotal game one situation, the Yankees had the bases loaded in the fifth inning with two outs. Which pinch-hitter who was batting for pitcher Whitey Ford, struck out to end the inning?
7. In the 1963 World Series, which Yankee was a Dodgers' 15th strikeout victim, setting a new World Series game record?
8. In game two of the series, the Dodgers picked up where they left off in game one. Who led off the game on the first pitch with a single to centerfield?
9. Which player in game two of the 1963 World Series, tied a series record for hitting two triples in one game?
10. In game four of the series, Frank Howard started off the scoring drive for the Dodgers by hitting a fifth inning home run. Which player hit a seventh inning home run which tied him with the immortal Babe Ruth for 15 World Series career home runs?
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