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1. I played my entire career with one team. I hit 548 home runs. Most would consider me the greatest third basemen of all-time. Who am I?
2. I was a member of the great San Francisco Giants infield in the in the 1960s. I hit 521 home runs in my career. I was also Rookie of the year in 1959. You may remember me as "Stretch". Who am I?
3. I pitched for the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers. I won the Cy Young in in 1962. At 6'6" inches tall, I was a great athlete hitting seven home runs and batting .300 in 1965. Who am I?
4. I spent most of my career with the Detroit Tigers. Unfortunately, I lost four of my major league seasons to World War II. I still managed to hit 331 home runs and win two MVP awards, one at first base and one in left field. I retired in 1947 playing for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Who am I?
5. I was a key player for the "Big Red Machine" in the 1970s. My 1652 RBIS were more than any other Latin born player. I waited awhile for my enshrinement into the Hall, but finally got my ticket in 2000. Who am I?
6. I played all my 22 seasons with the New York Giants with my last being in 1947. I finished my career with 511 home runs and hit over 1700 RBIs. Who am I?
7. Although I never hit more than 12 home runs in a season and only 96 in my career, my nickname was "Home Run." I began my my career with the Philadelphia A's and spent my later years with the New York Yankees. Who am I?
8. I had 224 career wins, but I am most famous for my perfect game on Father's Day in 1964 while playing for the Philadelphia Phillies. I finally was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1996. Who am I?
9. I spent my entire 20 year career as a shortstop for the Chicago White Sox. I hit over .300 16 times. Unfortunately, I never made the post season in my entire career. I was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1964. Who am I?
10. I played 12 seasons for four different teams. In 1930, I had a monumental season. I set a record for most RBIs in a season with 191, and hit 56 home runs. I also finished that year with a .356 batting average. Who am I?
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