New York Mets 1980s and 90s

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1. They called him 'The Kid'. Who was he? Lenny Dykstra Keith Hernandez Juan Samuel Gary Carter

2. Whose nickname was 'Doc'? Bob Ojeda Dwight Gooden Sid Fernandez Frank Viola

3. This spring training fight made national headlines in 1988, and bruised up Dwight Gooden's face. Who took exception to being called a 'Redneck' by this once great pitcher? Wally Backman Lenny Dykstra Howard Johnson Tim Tueful

4. The Mets traded this 86 series star away to the Phillies. Who did they give away to pick up the infamous Juan Samuel? Wally Backman Gary Carter Lenny Dykstra Keith Hernandez

5. The Mets picked up Mike Piazza from what team? San Francisco Giants Philadelphia Phillies Los Angelos Dodgers Florida Marlins

6. This relief pitcher from the 80s made a comeback to the Mets in the 2000 season, but was dealt away after Spring Training before getting into a regular season game. Who was he? Jesse Orosco Roger McDowell Bob Ojeda Doug Sisk

7. Tim Crews and Steve Olin were killed in a boating accident in the 90s, they were both pitchers for the Indians at the time. A former Met was also with them on this trip, who was he? Sid Fernandez Bob Ojeda Daryl Boston Roger McDowell

8. He wasn't fast enough to run away from the bad press the 'Firecracker incident' brought him in the early 90s. Who was he? Gary Templeton Vince Coleman Bobby Bonilla Todd Hundley

9. Who hit the Grand Slam single? Edgardo Alfonzo Mike Piazza Robin Ventura John Olerud

10. What was the reason Todd Hundley gave when he stood up and started beating on Gary Sheffield in 1995? He kept talking trash about Todd's wife. He was glancing back, trying to steal signs. He kept making fun of Todd's 'hockey helmet'. Flicked dirt at Todd with his bat.