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1. New York Yankee Babe Ruth is well known for hitting over 50 home runs in a season four times. He also hit 60 in a season. Who was the next Yankee to hit 60?
2. One would have to go back into the 1880s to find the first New York Giant to ever win a batting crown. Who is this Hall of Fame first baseman?
3. Which New York Met pitcher won the franchise's first-ever World Series game?
4. The Dodgers franchise played in Brooklyn from 1884-1957, and played under many different team names. Who was the franchise's first player to win the National League MVP Award?
5. Who was the only pitcher to win 40 games in a season for a New York team in the entire 20th century?
6. In which year did the New York Giants take their first World Series title?
7. The National League Brooklyn franchise had many team names since their beginning in 1884. What was the team's name between 1914-1931?
8. This New York Giant was the first National Leaguer to win two MVPs while playing for the same team. Who is this Hall of Fame great?
9. Who was the first New York Met pitcher that won the Cy Young Award?
10. Which New York Yankee pitcher was the first to throw a perfect game?
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