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1. I was a three-time all-star. I played most of my 18-season career with the Dodgers. With a nickname of 'Bulldog', I always wanted to pitch in the clutch. In 1988, I really shined, winning the Cy Young award, NLCS MVP, and the World Series MVP. Hello, my name is what?
2. I began my career with the 1967 Kansas City Athletics. I made the move with the team in 1968 to Oakland. I hit a lot of home runs, and a lot in the postseason. Unfortunately, I struck out a lot too. Who am I?
3. I was a 20-season career San Diego Padre beginning in 1982. In 1994, I came so close to reaching the .400 batting average mark, but fell short with .394. My outfielding prowess won me five Gold Glove awards. Hello, my name is what?
4. In 2004, in my fourth season in the Major Leagues, I was still in a Minnesota Twins uniform. My 20-6 record with 265 strikeouts won the AL Cy Young award. What is my first name?
5. In 14 seasons from 1965 to 1977, I played mostly for the St. Louis Cardinals, but also played for the Pirates, Royals, Rangers, and Orioles. I was a pitcher, and was in the MVP voting in 1967 and 1968 for my 14-5 and 19-11 records. I died in 2005. Who is my first name?
6. I played for 18 seasons with the White Sox, Orioles, and Red Sox. I was a nine-time shorstop Gold Glove winner. I set a record for most consecutive games played as a shortstop. To begin my career in the 1956, I won the AL Rookie of the Year award. Do you know my name?
7. I won the American League Cy Young and MVP in 1971 with Oakland. I also played for the Giants. I was a six-time all-star, and won 20+ games in a season three times. I retired in 1986 after 17 seasons. Hello, my name is?
8. 23 seasons saw me wearing the number 8 in Boston. I won the Triple Crown in 1967 along with the MVP award. My name tag says, "Hello, my name is _______.
9. I had the makings for being the greatest player in baseball history by batting .356 in 13 seasons. Unfortunately, my involvement with the 1919 Black Sox Scandal terminated my baseball career. What is my first name?
10. I was a lifetime Pittsburgh Pirate. I say lifetime because I died in 1972 before I retired. Shortly after I hit my 3000th career hit, I was killed in a plane crash. Who am I?
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