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1. I was a New Year's baby, born on January 1, 1911. I played 12 of my 13 seasons in Detroit, and still hit 331 career home runs. I led the league twice in home runs, and was the American League MVP in 1935 and 1940. In 1956, the Hall of Fame opened it's door for me. Who am I?
2. I was born on George Washington's birthday in 1934. Although I played for only one season in my career, I was mostly famous for managing, and winning World Series titles in both Cincinnati and Detroit. I was the Manager of the Year in 1984 and 1987. Who am I?
3. I was born on April Fool's Day in 1939. I was no fool, as I won over 300 games in my career, and was in the top five voting for the Cy Young Award three times. My brother was a great pitcher also, but I took most of the credit. Most of my 24 seasons were with the Braves, and I retired in 1987. I was also a Hall of Fame inductee. Who am I?
4. I was born on Memorial Day in 1967. I made a name for myself as a clutch leadoff hitter with the Cleveland Indians for almost a decade. I began the 2003 season as a Pirate, but finished it with the Cubs. I have over 500 stolen bases. Who am I?
5. I was born on Independence Day in 1929. I only played for eight seasons, retiring in 1962, and then became a manager. I managed the White Sox, Pirates, and the Braves for three seasons. I won my only World Series in 1979 with Pittsburgh. I hung it up from baseball totally in 1988. Who am I?
6. With no mask in hand, I was born on Halloween Day in 1963. My parents wanted me to be a police officer with the nickname that I've had all my life. I began my career with the Blue Jays, Padres, then Braves, and in 2004, I was in a Tampa Bay uniform. At the all-star break in 2004, I needed just a few of home runs to reach the 500 plateau. Who am I?
7. I was born on the future of Veteran's Day in 1898. My entire 17 season career was with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Six times I was in the top 10 for the National League MVP voting. I was overshadowed by many greats of that era, but still made it to the Hall of Fame in 1948. Who am I?
8. I was born on Halloween Day in 1942 in Billings, Montana. What a great Oriole pitcher I was, as I was in the top five of the Cy Young voting three times in my career. It was tough pitching alongside an all-star cast of Jim Palmer, Mike Cuellar, and Pat Dobson. From 1968-1971, I won 20 or more games in a season. I retired in 1975. Who am I?
9. I celebrate my birthday on the same day (Dec 7) that Pearl Harbor was attacked. I played all my 17 seasons in Cincinnati, and began with a Rookie of the Year Award in 1968. In 1970 and 1972, I won the National League MVP Award. My catching abilities earned me 10 Gold Glove Awards. I went to four World Series, and was the WS MVP in 1976. I was a cinch for the Hall of Fame in 1989. Who am I?
10. I was a Christmas baby in 1958, and just like Santa, I moved around a lot. In my 25 seasons, I moved 13 times in my career. I am a thief, but that's why so many teams wanted me. In 2003, I was a Los Angeles Dodger, after my upbringing with the Athletics and Yankees. Who am I?
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