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1. After my 16th season, I had hit 464 career home runs. After coming off a 39 home run season in 1982, I hit only 14 and also batted a measely .194 in 1983. It's a good thing that I already had my 'Mr. October' nickname, because in 1983, I really smelled. Who am I?
2. After hitting season home runs in double-figures for 17 consecutive seasons in my career, I hit only six in 1935. This was my final season in baseball, but I still hit over 600 career home runs. Who am I?
3. I was an all-around great Phillie player. My over 500 home runs, my 10 Gold Gloves at third base, and my team spirit, got me into the Hall of Fame in 1995. I would just as soon forget my 1975 season, as I struck out the third most times in Major League history, striking out 180 times in the season. Who am I?
4. In 1968, I was at the height of my career, winning the Cy Young and season MVP. I was the first pitcher to win 30 games during a season in a number of decades. Just three seasons later, I lost 22 games and won only 10. Who am I?
5. I pitched for 22 seasons in the Majors, and most were pretty solid seasons. I was mostly a Minnesota Twin. Unfortunately, amongst all that, I did smell, as I gave up a Major League record 50 home runs in the 1986 season. I almost topped that with 46 the following season. Who am I?
6. I was a Cardinal pitching great. In 1968, I had a ERA of 1.12, the best in baseball since 1906. I won the MVP and Cy Young in 1968, but in my final season of baseball in 1975, I threw a horrendous 5.04 ERA and was 3-10. Quite a difference to my 22-9, 1968 season. Who am I?
7. I made my name in the stolen base department throughout my career. Although setting a record for stealing 130 bases in 1982, and retiring as the all-time thief in baseball with over 1400, my last two seasons consisted of a total of only 11 bases. Who am I?
8. In 16 seasons of my career, I played in over 2000 consecutive games. In all those seasons, I hit over .300 except for two. I even hit 493 home runs. My final season in 1939 really smelled, but I had a disease that made me step down. Who am I?
9. I began my career with the Oakland A's in 1985. A little overshadowed by the great Mark McGwire, I had my place with the team. During my eighth season in 1992, I was sent to the Rangers of Texas. After that, my career went pretty much downhill. In my next eight seasons, I played for six teams. I was pretty much 'black-balled' from baseball. Who am I?
10. After 19 consecutive seasons of winning in double-figures as a pitcher, I finished my career by winning only seven games in the 1911 season. I once went 36-12 in 1892 with the Cleveland Spiders. I also won over 500 games in my career. Who am I?
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