American League Retired Numbers

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1. Which Cleveland Indian strikeout king and Hall of Fame great was the first to have his jersey retired by the team? Bob Feller Don Drysdale Bob Gibson Warren Spahn

2. The New York Yankees are littered with retired numbers from some of their greats. Strangely enough, two catchers in the names of Yogi Berra and Bill Dickey wore the same number, and it was retired in both their names in 1972. Which number was this? 19 39 27 8

3. In a ceremony on May 29, 1984, the Boston Red Sox retired the team's first two numbers in franchise history. One was the number 4 of shortstop Joe Cronin, and the other was the number 9 that belonged to which other Hall of Fame great? Arky Vaughan Preacher Roe Lloyd Waner Ted Williams

4. The Detroit Tigers have retired some jerseys that belonged to great players. Outfielder Al Kaline was the franchise's first to have his number retired. Which number was it? 48 99 6 25

5. Baltimore's Jim Palmer was the team's first pitcher and Cy Young winner to have his jersey retired. Which number was it? 22 41 65 3

6. Which Texas Ranger manager had his number 26 retired in 2005? Ernie Whitt Johnny Oates Larry Hisle Clay Dalrymple

7. Which Minnesota Twin slugger was the first to have his number retired for the team? Harmon Killebrew Minnie Minoso Milt Pappas Ron Cey

8. The Angels' first retired number came in the number 26 of owner Gene Autry in 1982. The Angels also had a shortstop who wore the number 11 that was retired, and he later became a manager. Who was this? Ed Kranepool Jim Fregosi Willie Mays Cito Gaston

9. Reggie Jackson is one of a few that had his number retired with the Oakland Athletics. What number did "Mr. October" wear with Oakland? 9 41 23 62

10. This number 5 was the first Kansas City Royal number to be retired. It belonged to a player that won three batting titles, and hit over .300 an amazing 11 times in his career. Who is this career Royal Hall of Famer? Don Mattingly George Brett Tony Gwynn Ozzie Smith