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1. This player has the same last name as the seventh President of the United States. He won one MVP and hit five home runs in a World Series. Who is he?
2. The 39th President shares the name with this Hall of Fame catcher. Who is this two-time all-star MVP who played mostly for the Expos and Mets?
3. I doubt that the 18th President shared the nickname of this pitcher, but the President never earned the TSN Pitcher of the Year in 1965 either, while pitching for the Minnesota Twins. Who was the pitcher?
4. This tobacco chewing pitcher played 11 of his 17 seasons with the Cubs of Chicago. He went to two World Series, 1929 and 1932, but lost both. He watched teammate Charlie Root dish up the pitch that was the alleged "called shot" by Babe Ruth in the 1932 World Series. He also had the name of two future U.S. Presidents. Who is this pitcher?
5. Sharing the name of the 35th U.S. President, this catcher played for the Cardinals, Padres, Orioles, and Giants. He retired in 1991 after making two World Series appearances. Who is he?
6. This pitcher in the early 1900s shared the name of a President in the mid-1800s. From 1900-1908, he played all but four games of his career with the New York Giants. He retired with a 116-106 record. Who is this pitcher?
7. William McKinley was the U.S. President when this New York Giant and Chicago Cub great was born. He was the second player in history to hit more than 50 home runs in a season. Who is this Hall of Fame outfielder that shared the same last name?
8. This career American League pitcher shared the same name as the President who took office seven years after the pitcher retired. This pitcher went to 11 World Series, and later went into the Hall of Fame. Who was the pitcher?
9. From 1983-1999, this outfielder played for 10 teams in his 17 seasons. He wore the uniforms of the Yankees, Indians, Expos, Braves, Red Sox, Rangers, Blue Jays, Dodgers, and Twins. It isn't that nobody wanted him, they did as he was a very consistent player. He just never led the league in anything. He did go to two World Series but lost them both. Who is this that shared the last name with the 37th U.S. President?
10. 18 years after the 17th U.S. President left office, this future Hall of Famer was born. He played his entire career for one team, and won one World Series title. He also won two MVP awards and three Triple Crowns. Who is this player?
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