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1. Sandy Koufax spent his entire career with one franchise. In his first season in 1955, he went 2-2 while appearing in only 12 games. Then he went 2-4 and 5-4. In 1958, he went 11-11. Koufax was a slow starter, but exploded in 1963 going 25-5. The next three were just as tremendous, but then it was over. He retired in 1966 due to elbow problems. Which team did Sandy spend his career with?
2. I was a New York Yankee for all my 14 seasons in the Major Leagues. I played most of my games at first base and won nine Gold Gloves for it. I was also the 1985 American League MVP. Who am I?
3. Al Kaline played for 22 seasons. He began as a rookie of 18 years old. 10 outfield Gold Gloves, 15 all-star appearances, and twice being a runner-up MVP, he finally retired in 1974. Which team did Kaline devote his entire MLB career with?
4. Bob Lemon was a Hall of Fame pitcher in the Major Leagues. He played for 13 seasons with the same team. His career highlights of many, were seven seasons winning 20+ games, being a seven-time all-star, and winning two games in the 1948 World Series. Which team did he play for?
5. One segment of one of the greatest pitching rotations belonged to the Baltimore Orioles in 1971, when all their starters won 20+ games in a season. This pitcher played his entire career from 1965-1984. He was a Hall of Fame inductee, then modeled underwear on television commercials. Who is he?
6. From 1920-1937, Pittsburgh fans saw me play over 1800 games at third base. Six times I was in the top 10 for the MVP voting. 10 times I hit over .300 in my career. From 1934-1939, I was also the manager of the Pirates. Who am I?
7. There are not many who can call themself a career New York Met of 18 seasons, but I was. I played most of my career at first base. No Gold Gloves, no MVPs, and I never led the league in anything other than being the youngest player in the league at the age of 17 in 1962. I was however, a consistent player and retired with a .261 batting average. Who am I?
8. I was a 14-season Dodger in Brooklyn and Los Angeles. I played most of my games at second base, but also played third and in the outfield. I wore the number 19, and never figured out why they nicknamed me 'Junior'. I was the NL Rookie of the Year in 1953. I even went to seven World Series with the team. Who am I?
9. Tony Oliva played for 15 seasons with the same team. He was the 1964 AL Rookie of the Year and played the outfield and DH in his career. Although Tony went to only one World Series in 1965, he made it count with a World Series home run. He retired with which team in 1976?
10. I was supposed to be the next Carl Yastrzemski, but seemed to never live up to his name. I played for the Red Sox from 1974-1989. I was the 1978 American League MVP and played in the outfield. I retired with 382 home runs and a .298 average. Who am I?
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