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1. He played outfielder for the Detroit Tigers from 1905 through 1926 and Philadelphia Athletics for the 1927 and 1928 seasons. He had a career .367 average and collected 4,191 base hits. He won the 1911 American League MVP Award. Who was this player?
2. He was an infielder who played from 1915 through 1937 for five different teams. While playing for the St. Louis Cardinals, he won the National League Triple Crown in 1922 and 1925 and had a seasonal batting average of over .400 in 1922, 1924 and 1925. Who was this great hitter?
3. In 1932 this first baseman for the Philadelphia Athletics became the third player in Major League history to hit over 50 home runs in a season. He hit 534 career home runs and won the 1933 American League Triple Crown. Who was this great hitter?
4. The 1927 New York Yankees featured a fearsome lineup which was anchored by Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. What was the nickname for this lineup?
5. This Red Sox great had a .406 batting average in 1941 and won the American League Triple Crown in 1942 and 1947. When he retired in 1960, he had a career batting average of .344 and hit 521 home runs. Who was this great baseball hitter?
6. In 1941, which American League hitter had a 56 game hitting streak?
7. This man played for the St. Louis Cardinals from 1941 through 1963. He compiled 3,630 base hits including 475 home runs during his career. He appeared on the National League All Star team 24 times. Who was this man?
8. This outfielder was remembered for a catch made he made in game one of the 1954 World Series for the New York Giants. But he was also a versatile hitter as well. He finished his career accumulating 660 home runs, 1903 RBIs, 3283 base hits and 338 stolen bases. Who was this player?
9. On June 16, 1976, which Milwaukee Brewers outfielder became the first player in the history of Major League Baseball to hit 750 career home runs?
10. He played outfield for the San Diego Padres from 1982 through 2001. He had a .338 career batting average and never had a seasonal batting average lower than .309. He collected 3,141 career base hits, seven NL Silver Slugger awards and won the NL batting championship eight times. Who was this consistent hitter?
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