The Mets of the Sixties

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1. What position was played by the Mets very first draft choice? Pitcher Catcher Infielder Outfielder

2. Who was the Mets first manager? Yogi Berra Casey Stengel Gil Hodges Wes Westrum

3. The Mets went through a ton of third basemen. Which of the following was a third baseman for them? Mrv Throneberry Charlie Neal Ron Hunt Bud Harrelson

4. One of the highlights during the early years included a Perfect Game that was tossed against the Mets on Father's Day. Who was the pitcher that threw it? Larry Dierker Juan Marichal Don Drysdale Jim Bunning

5. Another highlight involved the Mets losing a 23 inning game. Who won? Reds Dodgers Giants Braves

6. Steve Carlton struck out 19 Mets - but lost the game, 4-3, when this player hit 2 two-run homers. Richie Ashburn Jim Hickman Ron Swoboda Joe Christopher

7. Tom Seaver almost pitched a perfect game; it was broken up in the ninth inning. Who got the hit? Wers Covington Woody Woodward Willie Kirkland Jimmy Qualls

8. Who did the '69 Mets beat in the World Series? Red Sox Orioles Yankees A's

9. Which of the following was primarily a relief pitcher? Jack Fisher Al Jackson Carlton Willey Ron Taylor

10. Who was heralded by the original Mets when they signed him as a 19-year old? Al Weis Choo-Choo Coleman Ed Kranepool Jay Hook