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1. December 5, 1973: This day saw the Montreal Expos trade a pitcher to the Los Angeles Dodgers. This pitcher in the following season would appear in 106 games, be the first ever to appear in 100 games in a season, and win the NL Cy Young award. Who was this pitcher that was traded for Willie Davis?
2. December 18, 1886: This day saw the birth of a future Hall of Famer born in Georgia. The 1909 Triple Crown and 1911 MVP winner won 11 batting titles in a 13-season stretch. Who was this Detroit Tiger great?
3. December 15, 1899: In one of the most lopsided trades in baseball history, the Cincinnati Reds traded this pitcher who had yet to throw a pitch in the National League, for a washed up Amos Rusie of the Giants who had already won 245 games. This Reds pitcher went on to win 373 games in his career. Who was it?
4. December 10, 1981: In a six-player deal, the Padres and Cardinals traded shortstops. Who did the Padres regret dealing, that went on to win 13 Gold Gloves and appear in 15 all-star games?
5. December 7, 1947: A day in history for sure, but in 1947 this future Cincinnati Red catcher, home run champion, MVP winner, and Hall of Famer was born. Who was this member of the 'Big Red Machine'?
6. December 24, 1913: The Cleveland area mourned the death of this baseball player in which the Cleveland Indians were named after. Who was this player who batted .338 as a rookie in 1897?
7. December 19, 1983: This was a memorable day for Cy Young award winner Vida Blue. What happened on this day?
8. December 6, 1899: This future Chicago White Sox outfielder was born. He played for only two seasons, but made his name in baseball for umpiring the game from 1941-1964. Who was this Hall of Famer?
9. December 30, 1935: This date saw one of the greatest pitchers in history born. This southpaw in the 1960s won three Cy Young awards, three Triple Crowns, two World Series MVPs, and a season MVP. Who was this National League great?
10. December 31, 1972: Tragedy struck when this Pittsburgh Pirate was killed in a plane crash, flying relief supplies to Nicaragua. Who was it?
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