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1. After playing 13 of his 15 seasons with the Cleveland Indians, this player was also the manager, and won the 1948 MVP award. He helped the club from both sides of the bench to the World Series crown in the season also. Who is this Hall of Famer? Lew Boudrow Lew Boudroix Lou Boadrau Lou Boudreau

2. This Minnesota Twin began his career at second base. He won the Rookie of the Year award in 1991. He played four seasons with the Yankees, then his final season with the Royals after 12 MLB seasons in 2002. Who was this player? Chuck Knoblach Chuck Knablauch Chuck Knaubloch Chuck Knoblauch

3. Who was the first player in Major League history to win two World Series MVP awards? Sandy Kofax Sandy Koufax Sandy Coufax Sandy Koofax

4. The New York Yankees franchise began in 1901 with the new American League. They were named the Baltimore Orioles at the time, then moved to New York in 1903 and became the New York Highlanders. In 1913, the team took on the famous Yankees name. Who was the first pitcher in their franchise history to win 30 games in a season? Jack Cheisbro Jack Chesbrouh Jack Chesbrough Jack Chesbro

5. This shortstop made his name with the Minnesota Twins in the 1960s, playing mostly at shortstop in his career. He won two Gold Gloves and was the 1965 American League MVP. Who was this player? Zoillo Versailles Zolo Versailes Zolo Versales Zoilo Versalles

6. The American League began in 1901, and this player won the first four batting titles. He did it with the Philadelphia Athletics and Cleveland Indians. Who is this Hall of Fame player? Nap Laijoie Nap Laijoe Nap Lajoe Nap Lajoie

7. The MVP Award began in 1911. Ty Cobb won it for the American League, and which Chicago Cub won it for the National League? Frank Shultz Frank Schultze Frank Schulte Frank Schultz

8. The first person inducted into baseball's Hall of Fame as a non-player or manager was this 12-season player and one-season manager. He was inducted as a person who contributed a great deal to baseball as an pioneer/executive. Who was this person? George Write George Wighte George Wright George Wight

9. This 1956 American League Rookie of the Year set a record for playing in 2583 games at shortstop. His entire glove was imbedded at the shortstop position. He played with the White Sox, Orioles, and Red Sox, and won nine Gold Glove awards. Who is this Hall of Fame great? Luis Aparico Louis Apariso Luis Aparicio Lewis Aparico

10. This pitcher set a Major League record in 1986 by giving up 50 home runs in a season. If that weren't enough for recognition, he gave up the second most in history in 1987 with 46. Who was this Minnesota Twin? Burt Blyvens Bert Blyleven Burt Blyevens Bert Blevens