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1. Bob Gibson set a record for most strikeouts in a World Series game when he struck out 17 Tigers in game 1. Who's record did he break?
2. While the Tigers' Denny McLain won 31 games in 1968, and Bob Gibson set a season record with a 1.12 E.R.A., what man was the pitching star of the series as he was 3-0 with a 1.67 ERA?
3. The Tigers had four solid hitting outfielders. To get all of them into the lineup, one of them was moved to shortstop for the series. Who was it?
4. What Tiger pitcher hit his first career home run when they evened the series at one game apiece with an 8-1 win in game 2?
5. In the 5th inning of game 5, and the Cardinals leading by a score of 3-2, what player failed to slide on a close play at the plate, and was called out?
6. What Tigers' grand slam home run highlighted a 10 run third inning outburst, in game 6 as the Tigers tied the series with a 13-1 win?
7. Who was the manager of the Tigers?
8. Not known for their power, the Cardinals nonetheless had two players hit 3-run homers in game 3 to lead them to a 7-3 victory. Who were they?
9. With no score in the 6th inning of the decisive game 7, Mickey Lolich picked what two Cardinal runners off 1st base, thereby stopping a potential rally?
10. In game 7, who hit the triple that drove in 2 go-ahead runs that were the difference in the Tigers' 4-1 victory?
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