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1. I had just turned 17 less than two months earlier of my MLB debut in 1926. My 22 season career were all with the Giants of New York. I never won any major awards, but I did lead the league five times with home runs. I retired with 511. Who am I?
2. As a 19 year old in 1994, I began my career in a Mariners uniform. My first 10 seasons, saw eight of them as full seasons. In that eight, I hit an amazing 345 home runs. After the Mariners, I packed my bags and played for the Rangers, including a 2003 season MVP. From there it was on to New York in the pinstripes. Who am I?
3. I debuted as a 17 year old in 1936, and then played my entire career with the Indians. In 1940, I won the Triple Crown for pitchers. Six times I was in the top ten for MVP voting. In 1946, I struck out 348 batters, and two seasons later, went to my first World Series. Who am I?
4. At the age of 18, I began my career in 1984. I earned my nickname 'Dr. K', by whiffing 276 batters in my rookie season. I won the Rookie of the Year, and the following season in 1985, I won the Triple Crown and the Cy Young Award. After 11 seasons with the Mets, I was bounced around the Majors. Who am I?
5. I was the youngest player in the 20th Century at the age of 15. I pitched in one game in 1944 with the Reds, then my next season was in 1952, again in Cincinnati. I spent all but one season with the Reds, retiring in 1966. Who am I?
6. In 1965, I was visibly the oldest player in baseball at the age of 58. Although this was a publicity stunt by the Kansas City Athletics, I pitched in only one game. In three innings, I struck out one, allowed only one hit, and didn't walk anyone. I was inducted into the Hall of Fame with only 28 career victories. Who am I?
7. On again - off again, this player's career spanned four decades in the Majors. His rookie season in 1949, stretched out to his final retirement in 1980 at the age of 57. Mostly a White Sox player, this outfielder also played for the Indians, and spent one season with the Cardinals and Senators respectively. He led the league in three consecutive seasons for stolen bases. He retired with a career average of .299. Who is he?
8. After 21 seasons my pitching arm was sore, and my body tired at the age of 49. I retired in 1972 in a Dodger uniform, being my eighth team in the Majors. I was primarily a relief pitcher in my career. I was famous for my knuckleball. I pitched in the 1954 World Series as a Giant against the Indians, and was credited with a save. Who am I?
9. Which player retired at the age of 60 in 1934?
10. I retired at the age of 45. At that point in time, I was the oldest player in baseball history. I retired in 1897 as a player-manager after 20 seasons with the National League Chicago franchise White Stockings turned Colts. Who am I?
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