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New York Mets Multiple Choice Quiz | 5 Questions

A short quiz on the Mets.

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

Author
Svikings

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
44,410

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
3 / 5

Plays
983

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1. Who threw up their glove after the Mets won the 1986 World Series? Hint

Sid Fernandez

Dwight Gooden

Jesse Orosco

Rick Aguilera

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2. In 2000, which team did the Mets beat in the regular season to clinch a playoff birth? Hint

Giants

Expos

Braves

Cardinals

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3. Who was the winning pitcher in Mets only 2000 World Series victory? Hint

Al Leiter

Rick Reed

John Franco

Dennis Cook

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4. What announcer did the Mets fire in 1997? Hint

Rusty Staub

Tim McCarver

Keith Hernandez

Bob Murphy

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5. What was the date that the Mets clinched their first NL championship? Hint

September 24, 1969

September 21, 1965

September 29, 1971

September 27, 1963

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who threw up their glove after the Mets won the 1986 World Series?

Answer: Jesse Orosco

The Mets beat the Red Sox 4 games to 3. This was Orosco's 2nd save in the Series, in his game 7 save to end the game.

2. In 2000, which team did the Mets beat in the regular season to clinch a playoff birth?

Answer: Braves

2000 was the first year the Mets were in back-to-back playoffs. They eventually lost the World Series to the Yankees 4 games to 1.

3. Who was the winning pitcher in Mets only 2000 World Series victory?

Answer: John Franco

It was game 3 when Franco beat the Yankees 4-2 on a home run by Robin Ventura.

4. What announcer did the Mets fire in 1997?

Answer: Tim McCarver

McCarver, a former catcher for the St.Louis Cardinals became a Fox announcer after announcing for the Mets.

5. What was the date that the Mets clinched their first NL championship?

Answer: September 24, 1969

In the year of the 'Amazing Mets', they won the World Series by beating the heavily favored Orioles 4 games to 1.

Source: Author Svikings

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