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1. I played 13 of my 19 seasons as an Athletic. My shortstop abilities helped the club to three consecutive World Series titles from 1972-1974. I retired in 1983 as a Yankee. Who am I?
2. In my 21 season career, I began as a starting pitcher but was moved to the bullpen. I am famous for my knuckleball. I pitched for nine teams in my career. My first at-bat resulted in a home run on April 23, 1952. Ironically, it was my only career home run. Who am I?
3. I wore the number 9 in the outfield, and split my 12 season career between the Cardinals and Dodgers. My first at-bat was a dream on April 13, 1954. I was also the 1954 National League Rookie of the Year. Who am I?
4. I only appeared in five games in the 1980 season with the Expos. It was deep into the season when I had my first chance on September 6 and I made it count. In my 14th season, I moved to the Los Angeles Dodgers and retired in 1993. Who am I?
5. On May 17, 1996, my childhood dream came true as I hit a home run in my first Major League at-bat. I hit it in a Braves uniform, and went on to hit 12 in the season. I guess that wasn't good enough as the next five seasons saw me in a Royals' uniform. After another 85 home runs, I was traded to the A's where I was still with them in 2004. Who am I?
6. My dream came true on September 29, 1986, with the Indians. It was my only home run in the season as I only played in five games. From there it was on to the Pirates, Royals, Diamondbacks, and Mets, retiring in 2003. I had primarily been a shortstop, but did play second base also. I hit 195 career home runs. Who am I?
7. In 20 seasons of my third base career, I played half with the Minnesota Twins. Nicknamed 'Rat', I belted a shot in my first appearance on September 20, 1981. I also played for the Angels, Royals, Cardinals, Cubs, and Boston. I retired with 360 home runs. Who am I?
8. I was a catcher for 14 seasons in my career, 11 with the Athletics and three with the Twins. On September 12, 1986, my first plate appearance dished up a big one. I hit only one other home run that season, but hit 162 in my career. I retired in 1999. Who am I?
9. On July 4, 2000, the Cardinals fireworks show was for me. Not only did I hit a home run in my first career at-bat, I hit another one in my second. I became only the second player in history to hit two home runs in the first two career at-bats. I had only seven at-bats in my debut in 2000, then two in 2001, and then retired. Who am I?
10. I debuted as a New York Met shortstop on April 6, 2004. I made a big entrance by hitting my first home run in my first at-bat. I hit six more in my rookie season. Who am I?
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