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1. What a Christmas present for some because I was hated by many. I died on Chrismas Day in 1989. I was a scrappy second baseman in my playing days, then became a manager and led my team to three consecutive World Series. Included on my resume was the fact that I got in barroom fights with my own players, and have had some pretty heated arguments with my team owners. Of course, I lost them all. I died the year following my last managing job. Who am I?
2. It wasn't an April Fool, I died. I was a great pitcher in my day, and in only 13 seasons, I won 193 games. I won the 1905 Triple Crown, led the league in wins, twice in ERA, and six times in strikeouts. I played with the great Eddie Collins, Nap Lajoie, and pitched beside Eddie Plank. Who am I that was inducted into the Hall in 1946?
3. I died at the age of 31 on Halloween Day in 2000. I had a short career playing for Houston from 1990-1994 as a shortstop, then some short stints with San Diego, Detroit, then retired with Houston in 1996. Who am I?
4. So much for my New Year's resolutions as I died on January 1st. I wasn't very tall at all, but I was big enough to make it to the Hall of Fame in 1939. Born, raised, and died in Brooklyn, I played 14 of my 19 seasons in New York. I led the league in batting in 1897. My Motto was, "Hit 'em where they ain't." Who am I?
5. How ironic that I would die on George Washington's birthday. I played in the Major Leagues from 1908-1916, but I left a mark untouched throughout the entire 20th century. I hit 36 triples in a season. The only one who came close was Sam Crawford. Who am I?
6. Being a veteran myself, it seemed appropriate that I died on Veteran's Day in 1996. I was a starting pitcher for six of my seven seasons with the Philadelphia Athletics from 1941-1946. I retired with a 35-63 record, and never struck out more than 60 batters in a season. So, I tried my hand at managing. I started with the 1961 Baltimore Orioles, then Houston in '64 and '65, then finished my career off with Atlanta for five seasons, ending in 1972. Who am I?
7. People were waiting on me to start their New Year's celebration on December 31, 1972. I was bringing many gifts in the form of food, clothing, and medical supplies to Nicaragua. My overloaded plane crashed killing everyone aboard. Who am I?
8. How fitting that I died on the day of birth of Abraham Lincoln, a man who freed my ancestors, then I also became free on his birthday, February 12, 1994. I played in the Negro Leagues and Mexican League in the 1930s and '40s, and at third base throughout my career. I came so close to playing in the Majors. Who am I?
9. I died on Labor Day in 1986. I labored in the Major Leagues by hitting 58 home runs in a season in 1938. I won two American League MVPs and two World Series. Who am I?
10. I died on Thanksgiving Day in 1977. I only played for one season in 1945 with the Athletics, but I was most remembered for my managing. Although managing for only nine seasons, I took Denny McLain and the 1968 Tigers to the World Series cloud. Who am I?
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