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1. I played from 1979-2003. It was somewhat of a joke that I played for so many teams throughout my 25-season career. The joke was on them as I stole more bases than anyone in baseball history, including breaking a season record by stealing 130 in 1982. I was the 1990 AL MVP, and earned my nickname as the 'Man of Steal'. Who am I?
2. I was blamed for the break-up of the 1970s Oakland Athletics, but in reality it was the cheap pocketbook of Charles Finley, who refused to pay their players what they were worth. At any rate, I was granted free agency in 1974 after winning the AL Cy Young award, and signed with the New York Yankees. I continued my pitching ways and went 23-14 for the pinstripes in 1975. I retired as a Yankee in 1979. Who am I?
3. I played for 23 seasons, mostly with St. Louis. I was a hitter alright, and retired with a .358 career batting average. I led the league seven times in batting, and hit over .400 three times. I won two MVPs and two Triple Crowns. The Hall of Fame took me in 1942. Who am I?
4. I threw more than a perfect game. Actually, I threw 12 perfect innings in 1959, then lost to the Braves in the 13th. Which Pirate pitcher was I?
5. In 2004, I was in my 14th season. After nine seasons in Toronto, we parted company, even after winning the 1996 Cy Young award for going 20-10. After a few seasons with the Orioles, I came back to the Blue Jays in 2004. Who am I?
6. Like pitcher Christy Mathewson, I tried to pick up where he left off. I played my entire career with the Giants from 1928-1943. I was a nine-time all-star, and won the NL MVP in 1933 and 1936. After only 16 seasons, I won 253 games. Btw, the telescope was not named after me. Who am I?
7. I began my career as a Minnesota Twin centerfielder in 1997. In 2004, I had my fourth consecutive 20+ home run season, and won my fourth consecutive Gold Glove. Who am I?
8. In the 1950s and 1960s, I was the Yankees' catcher. I wore the familar number 32 behind the plate. I was the 1963 American League MVP, and helped the Yankees to the World Series. Who am I?
9. I pitched for 12 seasons from 1980-1996, mostly with the Dodgers and Yankees. Although I won the 1980 NL Rookie of the Year, I will be remembered mostly for setting records by being suspended for drugs, then coming back, then getting suspended again, etc., etc. Who am I?
10. They called me 'Big Frank' and 'Hondo'. I was the 1960 National League Rookie of the Year. I played mostly with the Dodgers and Senators, then retired in 1973. Mainly playing as an outfielder, I smacked 382 home runs. I wore the number 25. Who am I?
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