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1. I had two brothers also play in the big leagues. One of my feats in the Majors, was that I had a 56-game hitting streak. I wore pinstripes a lot, both on and off the field. My wife's name was Marilyn. Who am I?
2. I was a catcher and first baseman for 18 seasons, mostly with the Braves and Cardinals. I also tried my hand at managing, and spent 14 years with the Mets, Braves, and Cardinals, before becoming the Yankee manager in 1996. My first year at the helm of the Yankees, the team won the World Series. The next seven seasons would result in five more trips to the promised land. Who am I?
3. I was a pitcher along with my brother Phil. He won over 300 games, almost 100 more than I. I played most of my 22 seasons in Houston. In 1979, I barely missed the Cy Young Award, losing out to Bruce Sutter of the Cubs. Who am I?
4. I was a second baseman, and began my career with the Astros in 1963. I didn't show much power until I became a part of the Big Red Machine of Cincinnati in 1972. I won two National League MVP Awards, and led the league in walks, four times. After retiring in 1984, I became a sportscaster. Who am I?
5. With some poor decisions in life, I prevented the world from seeing the greatest all-around baseball player in history. I was banned in 1920 from ever playing baseball again. Although my socks weren't black, I tainted the game forever. Who am I?
6. I was blessed by being able to manage some of the greatest players in history. I managed for 24 seasons, and took the Yankees to eight World Series. I was there for Lou Gehrig's final season, and watched him die in 1941. Who am I?
7. I was only 15 years old when I debuted in the Major Leagues. I had to have permission from my school to play. In 1944, I pitched in a game for the Cincinnati Reds. It was eight seasons before I stepped on the mound again in the big leagues, but the wait was worth it. I also won 17 games in 1955. Who am I?
8. I was famous for my long sideburns as a New York Yankee first baseman. I played with the Yankees from 1962-1969, but played a total of 12 seasons in the Majors. One of my highlights was hitting a home run in the 1964 World Series. Who am I?
9. My heyday was with the Oakland Athletics, when they went to three consecutive World Series from 1972-1974. In two of those seasons, I was the MVP runner-up. I played the outfield for 16 seasons, and retired in 1982. Who am I?
10. My offensive numbers were consistent throughout my career, but it was my defense, and my defensive partners which made me famous. I was a part of the most feared double-play combination in baseball history. I threw it to Evers, and he threw it to Chance. Who am I?
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