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1. As a 1990 Hall of Fame inductee, this Joe played most of his career with Houston when they carried the Colt .45s name, and the Big Red Machine of the Cincinnati Reds. The 10-time all-star and dual season MVP winner, helped the Reds to three World Series appearances in the 1970s. After retiring, this Joe became a sports announcer. Who is he?
2. This Joe played for only 12 seasons, all in the American League. He hit over .400 in a season once, and appeared in two World Series with the White Sox. His final season was in 1920. Which Joe was this?
3. After managing the Cubs for five seasons, I took the reins of the Yankees and placed them in eight World Series. At one point, I managed the pinstripes to seven World Series appearances in eight seasons. I jumped ship and managed the rival Red Sox for three seasons before I retired in 1950. Which Hall of Fame Joe am I?
4. This Joe played most of his career with the Braves, but also played with the Reds and Angels. Amongst his baseball accomplishments were four home runs in a game, and World Series appearances in 1957 and 1958. Which Joe was this?
5. My brother Phil and I combined for 539 career wins. Unlike Phil who won over 300 games, I led the league four times with wild pitches. I did go to one World Series and have a ring. Who am I?
6. This Joe was a player-manager for 13 of his 15 managing seasons, mostly with the Red Sox. He led the league twice in doubles, and that was pretty much it for this seven-time all-star. Which Joe was it?
7. For 15 seasons, this Joe played in the National and Federal Leagues. This infielder made his name with his famous double-play counterparts with the Cubs. He was a player-manager for four seasons also. Who was this 1946 Hall of Fame inductee?
8. My nickname was Smokey because I threw smoke from the mound. I pitched for only 11 seasons with 117 wins, but went 34-5 in 1912 with the Red Sox. I went on to win three games in that World Series also. Who am I?
9. I only played for three seasons in the Major League, but my last name was a household name because I was one of five brothers who played in the majors. My brother Ed was mysteriously killed at Niagara Falls in 1903. Who am I?
10. I began my career in 1936 and was named to the all-star game as a rookie. I won three season AL MVP awards, and was runner-up another two times. I went to 10 World Series and won nine of them. It was great to be me until I died in 1999. Which Joe was I?
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