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1. Anthony Perkins played this player in the movie "Fear Strikes Out." His career with the Red Sox, Indians, Senators, Mets, and Angels was colorful and included a backwards trip around the bases to celebrate his 100th home run. He had a short stint as a Texas Rangers broadcaster but later teamed with Harry Caray to add commentary to Chicago White Sox games. Who was he?
2. A Baseball Hall of Fame member, he pitched for the Yankees in the 1920s as well as six other teams afterward. He described play-by-play for the Cincinnati Reds on radio for 24 years. He worked on the 1961 World Series for NBC radio and is honored with a microphone that hangs below the press box at Great American Ball Park. Who was he?
3. He might have had a great career as a pitcher for the Cleveland Indians, but a line drive off the bat of Gil McDougald in May of 1957 struck him in the face and sidelined him for the rest of the season. When he returned to the mound the following year, he was not the same effective pitcher. He left the game in 1962. Beginning in 1964, he broadcast Cleveland Indians games. His tenure was longer than any other Cleveland baseball announcer before or since. His last broadcast was Game 7 of the 1997 World Series. Who was he?
4. A member of the Baseball Hall of Fame and a ten-time All-Star, this third baseman started his career with the Philadelphia A's in 1943 and later played for the Tigers, Red Sox, White Sox, and Orioles. He was the Tigers radio announcer from 1959-1963 and later returned to describe Tigers' televised games from 1965 until his last broadcast in 1996. An Arkansas native, his slow pace and use of terms like "He hit it a country mile" and stories about former teammates like Paul Richards, Johnny Pesky, and Ted Williams made him a favorite with Detroit fans. Who was he?
5. He just might be the funniest commentator in baseball. This Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster had a "quiet" career as a backup catcher for the Milwaukee Braves, St. Louis Cardinals, and Philadelphia Phillies in the 1960s. He sported a career batting average of .200. Johnny Carson called him "Mr. Baseball". He was a frequent guest on the "Tonight Show". He played Harry Doyle in the "Major League" movies and has done many commercials. Who is he?
6. He played for the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1946 through 1953 and led the National League in home runs seven times. The Pirates retired his number "4." He was elected to the baseball Hall of Fame in 1975. His tenure as the radio broadcaster for the New York Mets was one of the longest for one broadcaster for one team, 1962-2013. Who was he?
7. He has long been a voice of the St. Louis Cardinals on KMOX AM radio. He played outfield for only one team, St.Louis. His entire playing career lasted from 1962 until 1970, and he made several World Series appearances, earning a ring in 1967. His broadcasting career began in 1972. Who is he?
8. This second baseman began his playing career with the California Angels in 1975, but was traded to the Red Sox after the 1977 season ended. He played his last game for Boston in 1984. He joined the New England Sports Network (NESN) in 1988. He owns a hot dog stand on Yawkey Way outside Fenway Park and a pair of sports bars in the Boston area. He has even written a series of children's books. Who is he?
9. He pitched in the majors from 1976 until 1989 for the Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies, and San Francisco Giants, winning 124 games. He joined the San Francisco broadcast team in 1994 and has a long partnership with former teammate Duane Kuiper on-the-air. He has worked for the Giants on radio and television and is well respected among fellow broadcasters for his thorough knowledge of the game. Who is he?
10. Born in 1894, he won American League batting titles in 1921, 1923, 1925, and 1927 for the Detroit Tigers, and still ranks among the top career hitters in doubles and triples. He batted .403 in 1923. He did the radio play-by-play for the Tigers from 1934 to 1950. His name appears on the outfield wall at Comerica Park, with his teammate, Ty Cobb. He was elected to the Hall of Fame and inducted in 1952. Who was he?
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