| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1914, for Babe Ruth | Newsday | 27 Aug 2020 |
| Athlete's first season | Eugene Sheffer | 25 May 2019 |
| 2003, for LeBron James and Dwyane Wade | New York Times | 02 Jan 2018 |
| 2003, for LeBron James and Dwyane Wade | ||
| 1947, for Jackie Robinson | ||
| First season | ||
| 1982, for Ripken |