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1.

What year did The Mets first play at Shea Stadium?
- A.
  
  1962
- B.
  
  1964
- C.
  
  1967
- D.
  
  1969
Correct Answer
B. 1964

Explanation
1964. (They played their first two seasons at the Polo Grounds.)

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2.

More Mets players have had this last name than any other.
- A.
  
  Hernandez
- B.
  
  Johnson
- C.
  
  Jones
- D.
  
  Smith
Correct Answer
C. Jones

Explanation
There have been 8 different Jones' who have played for the Mets: Barry, Bobby, Bobby (a second one), Chris, Cleon, Randy, Ross and Sherman

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3.

Not counting "42", retired by every team for Jackie Robinsion, how many uniform numbers have the Mets retired?
- A.
  
  0
- B.
  
  1
- C.
  
  2
- D.
  
  3
Correct Answer
D. 3

Explanation
Casey Stengel (37), Gil Hodges (14) and Tom Seaver (41)

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4.

The most HRs hit by a Met player in a single season is 41, shared by two players.
- A.
  
  Beltran & Piazza
- B.
  
  Beltran & Hundley
- C.
  
  Hundley & Strawberry
- D.
  
  Piazza & Strawberry
Correct Answer
B. Beltran & Hundley

Explanation
Beltran in 2006 and Hundley in 1996

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5.

Ed Kranepool has played the most games as a Met (1853). Who is number 2?
- A.
  
  Jerry Grote
- B.
  
  Bud Harrelson
- C.
  
  Cleon Jones
- D.
  
  Howard Johnson
Correct Answer
B. Bud Harrelson

Explanation
Bud Harrelson, 1322

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6.

Who lost the most games as a Mets pitcher?
- A.
  
  Dwight Gooden
- B.
  
  Jerry Koosman
- C.
  
  Jon Matlack
- D.
  
  Tom Seaver
Correct Answer
B. Jerry Koosman

Explanation
Jerry Koosman lost 137 games.

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7.

How many members of the Baseball Hall Of Fame played with the Mets?
- A.
  
  5
- B.
  
  10
- C.
  
  12
- D.
  
  15
Correct Answer
B. 10

Explanation
Ashburn, Snider, Berra, Spahn, Seaver, Ryan, Mays, Murray, Carter, Henderson.

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8.

The Mets have never had an MVP. How many times has a player become an MVP after playing for the Mets?
- A.
  
  0
- B.
  
  2
- C.
  
  4
- D.
  
  6
Correct Answer
B. 2

Explanation
2 -- Kevin Mitchell and Jeff Kent

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9.

Who has the only 9-RBI game as a Met?
- A.
  
  Alfonzo
- B.
  
  Delgado
- C.
  
  Kingman
- D.
  
  Strawberry
Correct Answer
B. Delgado

Explanation
Carlos Delgado, 6/28/08 vs The Yankees

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10.

The Mets won 100 or more regular season games how many times?
- A.
  
  0
- B.
  
  1
- C.
  
  2
- D.
  
  3
Correct Answer
D. 3

Explanation
1969 -- 100 wins
1986 -- 108 wins
1988 -- 100 wins

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11.

The most home runs hit during the 70s as a Met was?
- A.
  
  Kingman
- B.
  
  Kranepool
- C.
  
  Milner
- D.
  
  Staub
Correct Answer
C. Milner

Explanation
John Milner hit 94 during the 70s as a Met.

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12.

In 2009, he led the Mets team in HRs
- A.
  
  Daniel Murphy
- B.
  
  Jose Reyes
- C.
  
  Gary Sheffield
- D.
  
  David Wright
Correct Answer
A. Daniel Murphy

Explanation
Daniel Murphy, with 12.

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13.

In 2008, Jose Reyes became only the second Mets player ever to get 200 hits in a season. Who was the first?
- A.
  
  Keith Hernandez
- B.
  
  Lance Johnson
- C.
  
  Cleon Jones
- D.
  
  John Olerud
Correct Answer
B. Lance Johnson

Explanation
Lance Johnson, 227 hits in 1996.

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14.

Who was the last Met to win 20 games in a season?
- A.
  
  Cone
- B.
  
  Gooden
- C.
  
  Seaver
- D.
  
  Viola
Correct Answer
D. Viola

Explanation
Viola won 20 games in 1990

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15.

In 1974, the Mets leader in saves only had 4 -- that is NOT a typo. Name him.
- A.
  
  Bob Apodaca
- B.
  
  Skip Lockwood
- C.
  
  Tug McGraw
- D.
  
  Harry Parker
Correct Answer
D. Harry Parker

Explanation
Yes, harry Parker led the team with 4 whole saves.

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16.

The first Met to steal more than 40 bases in a season was
- A.
  
  Lee Mazzilli
- B.
  
  Len Randle
- C.
  
  Frank Tavares
- D.
  
  Mookie Wilson
Correct Answer
C. Frank Tavares

Explanation
Frank Tavares stole 42 in 1979.

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17.

Which Met has the highest season average with at least 450 ABs?
- A.
  
  Cleon Jones
- B.
  
  Dave Magadan
- C.
  
  John Olerud
- D.
  
  David Wright
Correct Answer
C. John Olerud

Explanation
Olerud hit .354 in 1998 (Jones hit .340 in 1969).

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18.

Of the 4 players listed below, who has the most RBIs as a Met?
- A.
  
  Gary Carter
- B.
  
  Jerry Grote
- C.
  
  Rusty Staub
- D.
  
  Ron Swaboda
Correct Answer
C. Rusty Staub

Explanation
Staub had 399.
(Swaboda 304, Carter 349, Grote 357)

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19.

How many World Series games have the Mets won?
- A.
  
  8
- B.
  
  10
- C.
  
  12
- D.
  
  14
Correct Answer
C. 12

Explanation
1969 - 4
1973 - 3
1986 - 4
2000 - 1

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20.

The Mets have had 19 managers, one who only managed 7 games. Who is it?
- A.
  
  Yogi Berra
- B.
  
  Mike Cubbage
- C.
  
  Roy McMillian
- D.
  
  Salty Parker
Correct Answer
B. Mike Cubbage

Explanation
Cubbage, and he went 3 and 4.

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So You Think You're A Mets Fan

What year did The Mets first play at Shea Stadium?

More Mets players have had this last name than any other.

Not counting "42", retired by every team for Jackie Robinsion, how many uniform numbers have the Mets retired?

The most HRs hit by a Met player in a single season is 41, shared by two players.

Ed Kranepool has played the most games as a Met (1853). Who is number 2?

Who lost the most games as a Mets pitcher?

How many members of the Baseball Hall Of Fame played with the Mets?

The Mets have never had an MVP. How many times has a player become an MVP after playing for the Mets?

Who has the only 9-RBI game as a Met?

The Mets won 100 or more regular season games how many times?

The most home runs hit during the 70s as a Met was?

In 2009, he led the Mets team in HRs

In 2008, Jose Reyes became only the second Mets player ever to get 200 hits in a season. Who was the first?

Who was the last Met to win 20 games in a season?

In 1974, the Mets leader in saves only had 4 -- that is NOT a typo. Name him.

The first Met to steal more than 40 bases in a season was

Which Met has the highest season average with at least 450 ABs?

Of the 4 players listed below, who has the most RBIs as a Met?

How many World Series games have the Mets won?

The Mets have had 19 managers, one who only managed 7 games. Who is it?