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ON DECK
Q: Who was on deck when Bobby Thomson hit "the shot heard around the world" in 1951?
-- Ca4haircut@aol.com
A: When Bobby Thomson hit his famous "Shot Heard 'Round the World" off of Ralph Branca, the on-deck batter was Hall-of-Famer Willie Mays.
Back to top	-- Alex Friedman

CONSECUTIVE GAMES
Q: Who holds the National League record for most consecutive games played?
-- Roger Jeong
A: Steve Garvey holds the National League record for consecutive games played with 1,207. The major-league record is held by Cal Ripken, Jr., with 2,632.
Back to top	-- Alex Friedman

WORLD SERIES K'S
Q: I've been told that a distant relative of mine, George Pipgras, had the most strikeouts in a World Series game. Is this true?
-- TammieP1@email.msn.com
A: Bob Gibson holds the record for most strikeouts in a World Series game, with 17.
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AUTOGRAPH VALUE
Q: Could you tell me the value of an autographed baseball I have? It's signed by the 1987 Cy Young Award winner -- Steve Bedrosian (Best wishes to Richmond County Little League!)
-- lucas@sylvaninfo.net
A: I would value this ball at 25 to 40 dollars, really rather minimal value.
Back to top	-- Frank Ceresi Curator, National Sports Gallery

CONSECUTIVE STEALS
Q: What is the record for most stolen bases in a row without getting caught?
-- Bob
A: Vince Coleman holds the record for most consecutive successful steals with 50. Tim Raines holds the A.L. record with 40.
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MANNY MARRERO?
Q: I am looking for information on a baseball player named Manny Marrero. I think his MLB career was short, with most of it in the minors. Do you have any information?
-- Keith Bayen
A: There is no record of a player named Manny Marrero ever playing in the major leagues.
Back to top	-- Alex Friedman

MOST K'S
Q: Which major leaguer struck out the most times during his career?
-- cbi2318@cbi1.net
A: Reggie Jackson struck out a record 2,597 times in his career. In fact, the Hall of Famer had more strikeouts than hits (2,584).
Back to top	-- Alex Friedman

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