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1. I was a star shortstop primarily for the St. Louis Cardinals from 1978 until 1996 where I wore my famous #1. I was known for my defensive ability.
2. I am a superstar shortstop for the New York Yankees. I wear #2 and have been known for my ability to get on base. I was a part of the Yankee dynasty of the 1990s.
3. I am the Sultan of Swat. When I retired I had hit more home runs than anyone else in baseball history. I wore #3 for the New York Yankees (although I did play for some other teams) and am possibly the most famous person in baseball history.
4. I am one of the greatest managers in baseball history, and I wore #4. I had success in my career with the Baltimore Orioles, where I managed my team to a World Series Championship in 1970.
5. I wore #5 for the New York Yankees, where I won multiple championships. I am known for having a 56-game hitting streak and also for being married to Marilyn Monroe.
6. I am one of the most popular St. Louis Cardinals in history. I wore #6 and was selected to the all-star team an amazing 24 times. I retired with 3630 hits.
7. During the 1950s and 1960s, I was arguably the most popular player in baseball, playing centerfield and wearing #7 for the New York Yankees.
8. I had the longest consecutive games played streak in history, at a time when few players even play every game in a single season. I wore #8 and played for the Baltimore Orioles for my whole career. I played primarily as a shortstop.
9. I am the Splendid Splinter. I wore #9 for the Boston Red Sox and was the last hitter to have a single season batting average above .400 in the 20th century.
10. I reached fame as a longtime big league manager. I managed the Reds where I won two World Series, and the Tigers where I won one.
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