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New York Mets 1980s and 90s Trivia Quiz

General Mets knowldege from the 1980s and 90s.

A multiple-choice quiz by Minted_Llama. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Minted_Llama

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
53,847

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
2024

Last 3 plays: Guest 99 (8/10), Guest 166 (10/10), EA901 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. They called him 'The Kid'. Who was he? Hint

Lenny Dykstra

Gary Carter

Juan Samuel

Keith Hernandez

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Question 2 of 10

2. Whose nickname was 'Doc'? Hint

Bob Ojeda

Frank Viola

Sid Fernandez

Dwight Gooden

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Question 3 of 10

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? Hint

Howard Johnson

Wally Backman

Lenny Dykstra

Tim Tueful

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Mets traded this 86 series star away to the Phillies. Who did they give away to pick up the infamous Juan Samuel? Hint

Wally Backman

Gary Carter

Lenny Dykstra

Keith Hernandez

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Mets picked up Mike Piazza from what team? Hint

San Francisco Giants

Florida Marlins

Los Angelos Dodgers

Philadelphia Phillies

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Question 6 of 10

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? Hint

Bob Ojeda

Doug Sisk

Roger McDowell

Jesse Orosco

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Question 7 of 10

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? Hint

Roger McDowell

Sid Fernandez

Bob Ojeda

Daryl Boston

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Question 8 of 10

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? Hint

Todd Hundley

Gary Templeton

Vince Coleman

Bobby Bonilla

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who hit the Grand Slam single? Hint

Mike Piazza

Edgardo Alfonzo

John Olerud

Robin Ventura

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was the reason Todd Hundley gave when he stood up and started beating on Gary Sheffield in 1995? Hint

He was glancing back, trying to steal signs.

He kept making fun of Todd's 'hockey helmet'.

He kept talking trash about Todd's wife.

Flicked dirt at Todd with his bat.

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Mar 21 2024 : Guest 99: 8/10
Mar 21 2024 : Guest 166: 10/10
Mar 09 2024 : EA901: 9/10
Feb 20 2024 : Guest 174: 6/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. They called him 'The Kid'. Who was he?

Answer: Gary Carter

Gary Carter was the biggest Met killer when he played for the Expos. The Mets made the most logical choice, and picked him up. He ended up playing for the Dodgers and Giants as well.

2. Whose nickname was 'Doc'?

Answer: Dwight Gooden

Doctor K

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?

Answer: Wally Backman

I had the pleasure of being coached by Wally Backman in the late 90s. I can assure you, he is a total redneck, but when Doc called him one, he was telling Wally he was a racist. Which, he surely isn't.

4. The Mets traded this 86 series star away to the Phillies. Who did they give away to pick up the infamous Juan Samuel?

Answer: Lenny Dykstra

5. The Mets picked up Mike Piazza from what team?

Answer: Florida Marlins

Yes, Mike Piazza was with the Florida Marlins for a bit over a week.

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?

Answer: Jesse Orosco

Jesse Orosco is in his 54th major league season.

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?

Answer: Bob Ojeda

Bob Ojeda sustained minor injuries.

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?

Answer: Vince Coleman

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9. Who hit the Grand Slam single?

Answer: Robin Ventura

Ventura is the Mets all time leader in Grand Slam homeruns.

10. What was the reason Todd Hundley gave when he stood up and started beating on Gary Sheffield in 1995?

Answer: He was glancing back, trying to steal signs.

Todd really could fight, it was fun watching someone with that much passion play for the Mets. It's a shame injuries got in the way of his career.

Source: Author Minted_Llama

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