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1. In 2006, and for the first time in 22 years, the Detroit Tigers found themselves at the big one, going against the St. Louis Cardinals. Although the Cardinals hit only two home runs in the series, the Tigers had two players hit two each. Who joined Craig Monroe in hitting two home runs?
2. 1989 was called 'The Earthquake Series' because an earthquake hit the bay area in central California between two teams which suspended the series for 10 days. Who won this series, four games to none?
3. The Milwaukee Braves won it all in 1957, then moved to Atlanta after the 1965 season. It would not be until 1991 that the Braves found the promised land again, but lost to a team whose franchise had won only two World Series prior after joining the American League in 1901. Which Tom Kelly managed team defeated the Braves in 1991?
4. Reggie Jackson set a single series home run mark by hitting five in the 1977 World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Which team was Jackson playing for while setting this World Series record?
5. After joining the Major Leagues in 1993, the Florida Marlins found themselves representing the National League in the World Series in 1997. Which Marlin pitcher won two games and took the MVP honors over the Indians?
6. In which year did the great Babe Ruth play in his first World Series?
7. In past New York Yankee style, the Atlanta Braves ruled the National League in the 1990s by going to five World Series. Who was at the helm of the Braves?
8. 1960 saw Bill Mazeroski hit a walkoff home run in the ninth inning for his Pirates, to take it all away from the New York Yankees in game seven. Who was the series MVP?
9. New York Giant Bobby Thomson's "shot heard around the world" put an end to the hopes of the Dodgers going to another World Series, and put his Giants there instead. The New York Yankees put a stop on the Giants, winning the series four games to two. Which year was this?
10. To ring in the 21st century, this team won their first World Series in only their fourth Major League season. Which team was this led by Bob Brenly?
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