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1. What Chicago Cubs hurler served up home run number 62 to Mark McGwire in his record breaking 1998 season?
2. What Philadelphia Phillies hurler fired in a pitch to Joe Carter in Game 6 of the 1993 World Series, which Joe smashed over the wall for a series-ending home run?
3. What Dodgers righty hung a pitch to Bobby Thomson in 1951, which he smacked for "The Shot Heard Round the World" and sent the Giants to the World Series?
4. On October 5, 2001, what Dodger pitcher grooved a pitch that Barry Bonds slammed out of the park for his record-breaking 71st home run of the season?
5. What pitcher in pinstripes gave up Bill Mazeroski's World Series ending home run in Game 7 of the 1960 World Series?
6. What right handed pitcher for the Red Sox will forever be known as the pitcher that gave up Roger Maris' 61st home run of the 1961 season?
7. On April 8, 1974, Hank Aaron surpassed Babe Ruth as the all-time home run king when he smashed his 715th career round-tripper off what Dodgers pitcher?
8. What Braves pitcher surrendered Kirby Puckett's 11th inning walk-off home run in Game 6 of the 1991 World Series, prompting Jack Buck to call, "And we'll see you tomorrow night!"
9. What Cincinnati Reds right hander surrendered Carlton Fisk's famous home run which he "waved fair" to end Game 6 of the 1975 World Series?
10. Perhaps the most famous home run of all-time was a looping fly ball into right field that cleared the bleachers at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers injured MVP, Kirk Gibson, came off the bench in Game 1 of the World Series with a runner at first base, two men out, and the Dodgers trailing by one run. What Oakland star surrendered Gibson's walk-off home run, providing the Dodgers with the momentum to defeat the heavily favored Athletics in five games in the 1988 World Series?
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