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1. I played for 17 seasons and made my name as a Milwaukee Brave. I became famous on July 31, 1954, when I went five-for-five against the Brooklyn Dodgers. Four of those hits were home runs. Which Joe am I?
2. This person played for 20 seasons, then managed for 15 seasons, taking my team to the World Series twice. He was an all-star seven times, and mostly played for the Senators and Red Sox. As a manager of 15 seasons, he took the Senators to the World Series in 1933, and the Red Sox in 1946, but lost both times. Who was the person inducted into the Hall in 1956?
3. In 22 seasons, I played mostly for Houston and Cincinnati. I was an easy Hall of Fame selection in 1990. A 10-time all-star, five Gold Gloves at second base, two National League MVPs, and four World Series appearances, I seemed to have it all. After retiring in 1984, I went into sports broadcasting. Who am I?
4. Because I was a catcher, a lot of fans confused me with Yogi Berra. But, there I was making a name for myself with the Cardinals. My only World Series in 1946, saw me bat .316 to help St. Louis win. After baseball, I became a baseball analyst. Who am I?
5. I only pitched for 10 seasons in my career, but make them count by winning 20+ in eight seasons. I led the league with wins five times, and won 35 games in 1904 with the Giants. Who am I?
6. I played for 13 seasons, and in every one was selected to the all-star team. In my fourth season in 1939, I won the AL MVP Award. I won it again in 1941 and in 1947. 13 seasons of baseball with 10 World Series! My team might be pretty obvious, but who am I?
7. Nicknamed 'Ducky', I became famous as a St. Louis Cardinal oufielder. In 1937, I won the National League MVP and the Triple Crown. Which Joe am I?
8. Although I won over 200 games in my career, my brother over-shadowed my accomplishments. From 1967-1988, I played for the Cubs, Padres, Tigers, Braves, Astros, Yankees, and Twins. I led the league in wins with 21 in 1979 as an Astro. Who am I?
9. I was a relief pitcher for 14 seasons, including some seasons with Houston, St. Louis, and Philadelphia. I went to the World Series two times, and I was a 1970 all-star with the Phillies. Who am I?
10. I never played the game, but did manage for 24 seasons. From 1926-1950, I managed the Cubs, Yankees, and Red Sox. I took the Yankees to eight World Series, winning seven of them. I managed some true greats in my career, including Rogers Hornsby, Hack Wilson, Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Ted Williams, and Johnny Pesky. The Hall opened its doors to me in 1957. Which Joe am I?
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