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1. February 6, 1895: This baseball Hall of Famer was born. He went on to win 89 games as a Boston Red Sox pitcher, then win only five more for the Yankees in his next 15 seasons. Who was this player who wore the number three on his back?
2. February 21, 1972: After winning 20 games for the Mets in 1971, this pitcher became the highest paid pitcher in baseball history at the time. Who was this Hall of Fame pitcher who retired with three Cy Young awards?
3. February 7, 1942: This Cincinnati Reds catcher was traded to the Boston Braves. One of only two catchers in the 20th century to win a batting title, he won another one in 1942! Who was this 17-season catcher, and 1986 Hall of Fame inductee?
4. February 15, 1948: This future 1970s Los Angeles Dodger third baseman was born. This rather short third baseman was nicknamed 'Penguin'. Who is he?
5. February 25, 1972: This pitcher was traded from the Cardinals to the Phillies for pitcher Rick Wise. He paid the Cardinals back by winning 27 games, striking out 310, taking the NL Cy Young award, and winning a Triple Crown in his first season with the Phillies. Who was this Hall of Fame pitcher?
6. February 7, 1959: This 1937 Hall of Fame player and manager died. Playing his entire 21-season career in Cleveland and Philadelphia, he was the first player in the 20th century to bat .400 in a season. In 1901, he batted .426 and won the American League Triple Crown, also a first. Primarily a second baseman, he retired with a .338 career batting average. He never saw a World Series game. Who was this Triple Crown winner?
7. February 16, 1961: This pitcher who did not win his first Major League game until he was 31 years old, died at the age of 69. After his first win, he went on to win 196 more games, led the league in strikeouts for seven consecutive seasons, and won the 1924 NL MVP. He retired in 1935. Who is he?
8. Billy Evans was born on February 10, 1884. What did he accomplish in the Major Leagues?
9. February 2, 1936: This baseball great had the most ballots in the Hall of Fame considerations, and was inducted in the first ceremony in 1936. Who is he?
10. Febuary 25, 1934: The baseball world mourned on this day when this 34-season baseball manager died. He managed the New York Giants in 31 of those seasons, and took them to 10 World Series. Who was he?
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