The Mets of the Sixties

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

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

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

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. Jim Hickman Richie Ashburn Joe Christopher Ron Swoboda

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

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

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

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