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1. "TICKLE MY MANE" might have been what this Hall of Famer said under his breath as he walked up to the plate. He hit over 500 home runs in his career, and in 1956 was the first-ever switch-hitter to bat for the Triple Crown. Who wore this number 7 on his back?
2. Sometimes known as a WEEVILLY COMIC, this giant of a man hit over 500 home runs. In 19 of his 22 seasons, he was with his San Francisco team. This first baseman had a variety of nicknames including 'Stretch'. Who was this Hall of Fame slugger who wore the number 44?
3. This career Pittsburgh Pirate had his BEE CONTROL METER on in the outfield, and his bat at the plate. He went to 15 All-Star games, won four batting titles in the 1960s, and won the 1966 NL MVP. The final hit of his career was number 3000. Who is this Hall of Fame Pirate that wore the number 21?
4. An ANARCHY MAP was almost created in 1920 when Yankee pitcher Carl Mays hit a Cleveland Indian batter in the head with a pitch, then died two days later. Who was this shortstop?
5. This player must have wanted to tell his MGR, I'M A WRECK many times in his career. He set a season record for the most home runs hit by a rookie, then later set a record for most home runs in a season, period. Who was this Athletic and Cardinal that wore the number 25?
6. With the attitude of "I AM WILD SLICK", he played for 13 seasons from 1951-1964. He made his name by taking the Oakland Athletics to two World Series crowns in 1972 and 1972 as a manager. Who is this Hall of Famer?
7. This Philadelphia Phillie was A LEADEN EXPERT from the mound in the 1910s. He was the first pitcher ever to throw consecutive Triple Crowns. He won over 350 games in his 20-season career. Who is this Hall of Fame pitcher?
8. In 1954, Milwaukee Braves slugger Joe Adcock had a field day with the Dodgers. He hit four home runs and a double, combining for a record-setting 18 total bases. The following day with the two teams meeting up again, like a MENACE BILL, which Dodger pitcher hit Adcock in the head with a pitch and knocked him out at home plate?
9. It was not a DRYER RAG PLOY as I had many pitches in my arsenal, including a spit ball. I was the first pitcher in history to win the Cy Young award in both the American and National League. In 22 seasons, I was a Giant, Indian, Ranger, Padre, Yankee, Brave, Mariner, and even a Kansas City Royal. My Cy Young awards came in 1972 and 1978. Who am I?
10. Like a LOUDER OCHER, this Hall of Famer manager had the nickname of "The Lip". He played the game for more than a decade, and managed another 26 seasons including the Dodgers and Giants. Who is he?
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