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1. I was a one-team Mickey. Winning three season MVPs and a Triple Crown, I was the first switch hitter to win that Triple Crown. Who am I?
2. I played for 16 seasons, mostly in the American League where I made my name. Although I threw a 25-14 season in 1971, I was the runner-up to the Cy Young. I went to the World Series with the Tigers in 1968 and won three games myself. Who am I?
3. I was a catcher for the Athletics and Tigers from 1925-1937. I caught for some greats such as Rube Walberg, Lefty Grove, and Schoolboy Rowe. My bat was no slouch as I won the 1928 and 1934 American League MVP. Who am I?
4. I was a second baseman and played from 1990-2000. I played mostly with the Phillies, but also the Cubs and Blue Jays. My only all-star season was in 1995. Who am I?
5. From 1970-1984, I played for the Angels, Yankees, and Rangers. In my first season with the Yankees in 1976, I finished third in the MVP voting. Who was I that you saw in the outfield?
6. I played my entire 15-season career in the Detroit outfield from 1964-1978. I won four Gold Gloves, and was there to take my World Series ring in 1968. Who am I?
7. Of the four Mickeys listed, who was inducted into baseball's Hall of Fame first?
8. I played many positions during my career with the Dodgers and Twins over 12 seasons. All outfield postions, third base, first base, DH, and even pitched in one game in 1989. Who am I?
9. From 1984-1997, I supplied my catching services to the Athletics, Orioles, Tigers, and Rangers. I was also a DH for those teams. 1993 was my best with hitting 32 home runs with 128 hits for the Tigers. Who am I?
10. I played for 20 seasons from 1939-1960, mainly for the Senators. I was a seven-time all-star, won two batting titles, and finished third in the AL MVP voting in 1953. After retiring in 1960, I tried my hand at managing the Senators for three seasons, but never finished better than ninth. Who am I?
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