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Cardinals/Mets: 1980s Rivalry Trivia Quiz

The Cardinals/Mets 1980s rivalry was fueled by many great moments. He are a some questions about those moments in time.

A multiple-choice quiz by MacyTheCAT. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
MacyTheCAT

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
323,944

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 1983, which player was traded between these two teams and marked the beginning of the heated rivalry? Hint

Willie McGee

Andy Van Slyke

Keith Hernandez

Gary Carter

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Question 2 of 10

2. On October 1, 1985, pitcher Ken Dayley of the Cardinals gave up one of the most memorable home runs in Busch Stadium history. The home run (estimated at 440 feet) hit the scoreboard clock in right center field and led to the Mets a 1-0 win in 11 innings. Which Mets player hit this historic blast? Hint

Keith Hernandez

Mookie Wilson

Gary Carter

Darryl Strawberry

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Question 3 of 10

3. On September 11, 1987, the Cardinals trailed the Mets 4-2 in the top of the 9th at Shea Stadium. Mets closer Roger McDowell was within one out of winning the game for the Mets, but gave up a game tying two-run home run that sailed over the centerfield fence. Who hit this stunning home run for the Cardinals? Hint

Tom Herr

Jack Clark

Terry Pendleton

Willie McGee

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Question 4 of 10

4. "I know that bat's corked", claimed an infuriated Cardinals manager Whitey Herzog in 1987. Herzog also said, "He looks like Babe Ruth up there, and I know he ain't that good". Which Mets player did Herzog claim was using a corked bat? Hint

Gary Carter

Lenny Dykstra

Keith Hernandez

Howard Johnson

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Question 5 of 10

5. On April 19, 1987, a Mets player crashed into the Cardinals dugout while chasing a foul ball. Cardinals' pitcher John Tudor suffered a broken leg in a freak accident forcing him to miss almost three months. Who was the Mets player that crashed on to the Cardinals bench? Hint

Gary Carter

Barry Lyons

Keith Hernandez

Howard Johnson

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Question 6 of 10

6. Between 1985 and 1988, only the Cardinals or Mets won the National League Eastern Division title. Correctly identify the years the Cardinals won the division title.

Hint

1985 and 1988

1985 and 1987

1986 and 1987

1987 and 1988

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1986, the Mets won the division title. How many games did the Cardinals finish behind the Mets in that season? Hint

21.5

15.5

28.5

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Question 8 of 10

8. In September of 1985, the Mets Dwight Gooden and the Cardinals John Tudor were locked in a classic pitcher's duel at Shea Stadium. After nine innings, the game was scoreless with Gooden exiting in favor of reliever Jesse Orosco. In the 10th, the Cardinals took the lead with a home run, and Tudor retired the Mets in the bottom half to seal the win. Who hit the home run for the Cardinals enabling them to win 1-0? Hint

Jack Clark

Tito Landrum

Andy Van Slyke

Cesar Cedeno

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Question 9 of 10

9. In a radio interview in 2009, a former Cardinal player from the 1980s continued to blast the Mets and their players by referring to them as showboats and cheaters. During the interview, he said Mets catcher Gary Carter "talked his way more into the Hall of Fame than deserving it". Which former Cardinal made these remarks? Hint

Ozzie Smith

John Tudor

Vince Coleman

Jack Clark

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Question 10 of 10

10. What do Darryl Strawberry, Vince Coleman, Dwight Gooden and Todd Worrell have in common? Hint

They won World Series rings during their careers with different teams

They all played for the Mets at one time in their careers

They were suspended for a bench clearing brawl in 1986

They were named NL Rookie of the Year in the 1980s

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1983, which player was traded between these two teams and marked the beginning of the heated rivalry?

Answer: Keith Hernandez

In 1983, former NL Co-MVP and All-Star Keith Hernandez was traded by the Cardinals to the Mets for pitchers Neil Allen and Rick Owenby. Disagreements between Hernandez and Cardinals Manager Whitey Herzog led to the trade. Hernandez quickly became unpopular with Cardinal fans as a member of the New York Mets.

He was subject to harassment by Cardinal fans throughout the 1980s due to his admission of cocaine use uncovered during the MLB Pittsburgh drug trials of 1985.

Answer: Darryl Strawberry

In the first game of a critical late season three-game series, the Mets trailed the Cardinals by just three games. Strawberry's blast gave the Mets the win and narrowed the lead to just two games. The Mets would also win the next night, but St. Louis won the last game of the series and eventually went on to win the 1985 Eastern Division title.

Answer: Terry Pendleton

With the Cardinals' lead over the Mets dwindling down to just two and a half games, the Mets and Cardinals began a critical late season three-game series. Game one saw Terry Pendleton hit a dramatic ninth inning home run to tie the game, and allowed the Cardinals to win in extra innings. The Cards would also win the next day and eventually capture the Eastern Division title in 1987.

Answer: Howard Johnson

In July of 1987, Cardinals pitcher Bill Dawley surrendered a home run to the Mets' Howard Johnson. As Johnson circled the bases, Herzog ordered Cardinals catcher Tony Pena to confiscate Johnson's' bat. This led to a heated discussion at home plate between Pena and Johnson. Umpire crew chief Paul Runge intervened and took the bat away. Eventually, the bat was returned to Johnson and the allegation of a corked bat was never proven.

Answer: Barry Lyons

The accident that injured John Tudor was just one of many heated moments in the Cardinals/Mets rivalry. John Tudor would recover and finish the season with a record of 10-2. He is still considered one of the best pitchers in Cardinal history.

6. Between 1985 and 1988, only the Cardinals or Mets won the National League Eastern Division title. Correctly identify the years the Cardinals won the division title.

Answer: 1985 and 1987

The Cardinals and Mets took turns winning the National League eastern Division title. The Mets would win in 1986 and 1988, while the Cardinals took the division in 1985 and 1987. The Mets would win the World Series in 1986, marking the only World Series championship between the two rivals during this period.

7. In 1986, the Mets won the division title. How many games did the Cardinals finish behind the Mets in that season?

Answer: 28.5

The amazing Mets ran away with the division as the Cardinals plagued by injuries and clubhouse bickering, struggled all season. It was one of the most one-sided seasons between the two teams during the decade. The Mets also beat the Cardinals 12 of the 18 games played between them that year. The Cardinals would rebound in 1987 and win the division title.

Answer: Cesar Cedeno

After Jack Clark suffered an injury, the Cardinals acquired Cesar Cedeno to fill his spot in the lineup. Cedeno proved invaluable down the stretch and delivered some clutch hits including the famous blast off Orosco. Cedeno helped the Cardinals win the pennant in 1985, by hitting .434 with 6 home runs in 28 games with the Cardinals.

Answer: Jack Clark

Clark made remarks concerning alleged use of corked bats and how he disliked the Mets players. Jack was an outspoken member of the Cardinals during his playing days and was never afraid to call out opposing players. He played three seasons with the Cardinals, and was instrumental in helping the Cardinals win the division title in 1985 and 1987.

10. What do Darryl Strawberry, Vince Coleman, Dwight Gooden and Todd Worrell have in common?

Answer: They were named NL Rookie of the Year in the 1980s

Between 1983 and 1986, all these players won the NL Rookie of the Year Award. Strawberry won it in 1983, Dwight Gooden in 1984, Vince Coleman in 1985, and Todd Worrell in 1986. All these players contributed to the success of their teams, and made the Mets and Cardinals rivalry strong in the 1980s.

Source: Author MacyTheCAT

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