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1. This Oakland Athletic went to three consecutive World Series in the early '70s, but was overshadowed by other pitching greats such as Catfish Hunter, Vida Blue, and Ken Holtzman. Who was this pitcher nicknamed, "Blue Moon"? John Odum Dave Odum Dave Odam John Odom

2. This Washington Senator made the move with the team to Texas in 1972. He was the 1974 AL MVP, edging out three Oakland Athletics for the award. After 16 seasons, he hung up his cleats in 1985. Who was this outfielder/first baseman/DH? Jeff Borrows Jeff Bourough Jeff Burows Jeff Burroughs

3. I made my name as a Baltimore Oriole catcher in the 1960s and 1970s. What is my name? Andy Etchebaron Andy Etcheberren Andy Etchebarron Andy Etchebarren

4. This Yankee Hall of Fame infielder went to seven World Series from 1926-1938. He was in the AL season MVP top 10 voting three times. Who is the player nicknamed, "Poosh 'Em Up Tony"? Tony Lazarri Tony Lazerri Tony Lazzeri Tony Lazzari

5. Nicknamed 'The Mad Hungarian', this pitcher threw for 13 seasons from 1970-1982. Appearing in 545 games, only one was as a starter. Who was this St. Louis Cardinal pitcher? Al Harbosky Al Hrabowsky Al Hrabosky Al Hrobowski

6. I'm not sure how I got the nickname of 'Kitten', but I became famous in 1959 when I threw 12 perfect innings in a game, then lost it in the 13th. Who am that went only 12-12 in the season? Harvey Haddux Harvey Haddix Harvey Haddox Harvey Hadux

7. If you are a frequent baseball quizzer, then you'll recognize the spelling of this famous little person who was a pinch-hitter in his only Major League at-bat. What was Eddie's last name? Gaddell Gaedall Gadael Gaedel

8. This Hall of Fame infielder played most of his 23 seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals. He led the league in batting seven times, won two Triple Crowns, and two NL MVPs. Who was this player who hit over .400 three times in his career? Roger Hornsbey Roger Hornbee Roger Harnsbey Rogers Hornsby

9. 22 seasons saw this primarily third baseman in a Yankee uniform. He was a six-time all-star, and led the league in home runs in 1976. Who was this player that retired as an Expo in 1988? Craig Nettles Graig Nettels Craig Nestles Graig Nettles

10. I played my entire 15-season career with the Dodgers from 1946-1960. Every one of my games was in their outfield. I went to seven World Series with them, but came up empty-handed five times. Who am I? Carl Furillo Carl Furrilo Carl Farrello Carl Farilo