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1. I was nicknamed 'Blackjack'. For 12 seasons I threw my way around the American League with the White Sox, Yankees, Indians, and Angels. In 1993, I won the AL Cy Young award for my 22-10 record. Who am I?
2. I began my career in Kansas City, not the Royals but with the the Kansas City Athletics in 1967. I hit one home run in my first season. There were 562 yet to come. I was a 1973 season MVP. I also played with the Yankees and Angels. In 1993, I was inducted into the hall. Who am I?
3. I never played the game, but did manage for a number of seasons. From the Royals in 1973, to the Athletics, Padres, Reds, and the Florida Marlins in 2005. I helmed the Marlins to a World Series in 2003. Who am I?
4. In 11 of my 13 seasons I hit over .300, including over .400 once. I played with the Athletics, Indians, and my final season with the White Sox. My final season in the Majors I batted .382. Who am I?
5. This Hall of Famer named Jack, was the first pitcher in the 20th century to win more than 40 games in a season. The 30-year old New York Highlander did this in 1904. Who was it?
6. In my 17 seasons as a relief pitcher, I played for eight teams. The Phillies, Mariners, Giants, Reds, Indians, Astros, Twins, and White Sox all gave me their uniforms. In the three Indian seasons, I had 94 saves. I retired in 2004. Who am I?
7. I pitched from 1906-1920 and was overshadowed by the likes of Christy Mathewson and Walter Johnson. I threw mostly for the Philadelphia Athletics and went 31-9 in 1910. Had a MVP award been given out in 1910, I certainly would have won it. I managed the Phillies for one season in my career also. Who am I?
8. In 2005, this Jack ended his 14th season as a San Francisco Giant first baseman. He followed his father into professional sports as that Jack was a NFL receiving great. Who is he?
9. In 2005, I was in my 10th season. I played all infield and outfield positions. This is why I made seven moves in my 10 seasons. As a Padre in 2005, I hit .255 and had only five home runs, but continued my value as an 'any-position' player. Who am I?
10. I was an outfielder and DH with the Royals, White Sox, and retired as a Angel in 1994. In 1989, almost one-fourth of my hits were home runs when I hit 32. I was pretty versatile as I also played in the NFL. Who am I?
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