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1. In 1984, Pete Rose played in his 3309th game in baseball. Whose record for most games did he break?
2. On August 5, 1986, Steve Carlton was the first southpaw to collect 4000 strikeouts. What team did he play for at the time?
3. What player had the highest batting average in a season since Ted Williams' remarkable .400 in 1941?
4. Who was the first player to hit 400 home runs and steal 400 bases in their career?
5. What manager was the first since Connie Mack to be a manager for 24 consecutive years?
6. Roberto Clemente made his 3000th and final hit of his career, a double off what pitcher in 1972?
7. In 1985, Rod Carew collected his 3000th hit on August 4 off Frank Viola of the Twins. He was the first infielder to collect 3000 hits since what other infielder did it?
8. What pitcher dished up Roger Maris' 61st home run in 1961?
9. What pitcher broke Bob Gibson's National League record for career strikeouts in 1981?
10. When Ty Cobb hit his 4000th hit, what team did he play for?
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