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1. This Frank was a National League Rookie of the Year in 1956 with the Reds. This outfielder was also a National League MVP in 1961. After being traded to the Orioles in 1966, he won the Triple Crown and the American League MVP. He retired with 586 home runs. Who is he?
2. This Frank was a New York Yankee for all his 17 seasons, from 1932-1948. Nicknamed, 'Crow, this shortstop went to the World Series with the Yankees seven times, winning six of them. He also led the league in being hit by a pitch, eight times in his career. Which Frank is he?
3. Although playing for 13 seasons, and only hitting 96 career home runs, I was given the nickname, "Home Run". I played for the Philadelphia Athletics and New York Yankees, and never hit more than 12 home runs in a season. I still led the league in home runs, four times in my career. Who am I?
4. Nicknamed 'Hondo' and 'Big Frank', retiring at 6'7", 255lbs, this Frank created havoc on pitchers. He began his career with the Dodgers in 1958, and won the National League Rookie of the Year Award. He was then was traded to the Senators in 1965. He made the move to Texas along with the franchise. He retired in 1973 as a Tiger, with 382 home runs. Who is he?
5. I made my name with the Minnesota Twins' pitching staff. In 1988, I won the American League Cy Young Award with a 24-7 record. I later pitched for the Mets and Red Sox. Who am I?
6. I played for the Cubs, and at the same time I was their manager who took them to four World Series in five seasons, beginning in 1906. I played first base, and was part of the famous Tinker-to-Evers-to-me, double-play combination. Who am I?
7. My nickname was, 'The Fordham Flash'. I played 19 seasons between the New York Giants and St. Louis Cardinals. I was a player-manager for the Cardinals from 1933-1937. I was a member of the famous 'Gas House Gang'. I was also the 1931 National League MVP. Who am I?
8. I pitched for 21 seasons, mostly with the Angels, Rangers, and Tigers. In 1975, I led the league in strikeouts. In 1976, I was third in the MVP voting behind Jim Palmer and Mark Fidrych. In 1977, I was the ERA leader. Who am I?
9. I was a 1999 Hall of Fame inductee. I never played the game. I managed the Boston Beaneaters (later Braves) for 13 seasons beginning in 1890. I took the team to six National Championships. I managed the Chicago Cubs from 1902-1905, until new manager Frank Chance took over. Who am I?
10. Nicknamed, 'Big Hurt', this Frank played for the White Sox as a rookie in 1990. His next 15 seasons were all White Sox. He was the 1993 and 1994 American League MVP. Who is he?
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