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1. I am a second baseman well known for my hitting and speed. I began and ended my career with the Philadelphia A's but played for the Chicago White Sox for the 12 years in between (1915-1926). I was a member of the 1919 team involved in the Black Sox scandal, but was found innocent of being in on throwing the games. I retired with a .333 batting average, 3314 hits, and 743 stolen bases. I was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1939. Who am I?
2. I am a shortstop who played for the New York Yankees for 13 seasons. I played in nine World Series, winning seven. I lost three seasons of my career (1943-1945) due to World War II. I was a 5-time All-Star who retired in 1956 with career 562 RBIs, 878 runs, and 149 stolen bases. I was named American League MVP in 1950 when I compiled a .324 batting average and scored 125 runs. I was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1994.
3. I was a shortstop who played in the Major Leagues for 18 years from 1956-1973. I spent 10 years with the White Sox, 5 with Baltimore, and 3 with Boston. I was named American League Rookie of the Year in 1956. I was a 10-time All-Star in my career. I retired with 83 home runs, 791 RBIs, and 506 SB. I was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1984. Who am I?
4. I was a shortstop for Chicago Cubs from 1902-1912 and in 1916. I was part of possibly the greatest double-play trio of all-time. I led NL shortstops in fielding 5 times. I retired with 337 stolen bases. I was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1946.
5. I was a second baseman who played from 1915-1937, primarily with the St. Louis Cardinals and St. Louis Browns. I won seven batting titles, including six straight. I retired with 301 home runs, 1318 RBIs, and a career average of .358. I was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1942. Who am I?
6. I am a second baseman who played for the Detroit Tigers my entire career from 1924-1942. I was a six-time All Star and was named AL MVP in 1937, when I had a batting average of .371. I retired with a .320 batting average, 184 home runs, 1,427 RBIs, and 1774 runs. I was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1949.
7. I am a second baseman who played from 1947-1965. I played with the White Sox from 1950-1963. I was a 12-time All-Star and three-time Gold Glove winner. I played in 798 consecutive games at second base. I retired with 2,663 hits and an average of .288. I was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1997. Who am I?
8. I am a shortstop who played in the Major Leagues for 20 seasons from 1926-1945. I spent the majority of my career with Boston and Washington. I was named All-Star seven times and was the league runner-up MVP in 1933. I retired with 170 home runs, 1424 RBIs, and a career average of .301.
9. I am a shortstop who was best known for my play in the field. I began my playing career with the San Diego Padres, but a trade sent me to the St. Louis Cardinals, where I played for 15 seasons. I was a 15-time All-Star and a 13-time Gold Glove winner. I retired with 2400 hits, 793 RBIs, and 580 stolen bases. I was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2002. Who am I?
10. I played in the majors from 1967-1985. I began my career at second base and finished it as a first baseman. I played for the Minnesota Twins and the California Angels. I was the 1967 Rookie of the Year and the 1977 AL MVP.
11. I played shortstop for the Indians from 1920-1930 and the New York Yankees from 1931-1933. I was known for being an excellent contact hitter. In 1932, I struck out only 3 times in 503 at-bats. I retired with a .312 batting average. I was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1977. Who am I?
12. I was a second baseman who played for the New York Giants and the St. Louis Cardinals from 1919-1937. I hit over .300 for 11 straight seasons. I retired with 1532 runs, 419 stolen bases, and a career average of .316. I was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1947.
13. I was a second baseman who spent my entire career with the Pittsburth Pirates from 1956-1972. I was an outstanding defensive player, leading the league in assists nine times and won the Gold Glove eight times. I retired with 138 home runs, 853 RBIs, and 769 runs. I was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2001. Who am I?
14. I began my Major League career as a shortstop in 1974 at the age of 18. I played my entire career for the Milwaukee Brewers, where I earned two MVP awards. I retired with 251 home runs, 1406 RBIs, and 271 stolen bases. I was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1999.
15. I am a second baseman who played in the Major Leagues from 1963-1984. I spent the majority of my career with the Houston Astros and the Cincinnati Reds. I was a critical member of the Cincinnati Reds' "Big Red Machine". I was a two-time MVP in 1975 and 1976. I retired with 268 home runs, 1133 RBIs, and 689 stolen bases. I was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1990. Who am I?
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