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Shea Stadium Trivia Quiz

Shea Stadium was the Mets' home ballpark. What do you really know about its geography and history?

A multiple-choice quiz by niffweed17. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
niffweed17

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
156,805

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1243

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What was the first year that the Mets played in Shea Stadium? Hint

1964

1966

1962

1969

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Question 2 of 10

2. On Wednesdays in 2003, fans were admitted to the Pepsi Picnic Area in left field for an empty Pepsi can/bottle. How many fans were admitted to these seats? Hint

1000

1500

2000

3000

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following companies had a very large advertisement on the main scoreboard in 2003? Hint

Staples

Ray's Pizza

Wachovia Securities

Budweiser

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the name of the New York City Park, that Shea Stadium was located in? Hint

Flushing Meadows Corona Park

Cunningham Park

Prospect Park

Forest Park

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Question 5 of 10

5. Did the Express 7 Train stop at Shea Stadium?

Yes

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following seating section did not exist? Hint

Gold Baseline Seating

Metropolitan Club Gold

Silver Baseline Seating

Metropolitan Club Silver

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was special about the third base line at Shea Stadium, that no other MLB ballpark had in 2003? Hint

The third base line at Shea is yellow, while all the others are white

The visitors on deck circle touches the third base line dirt

There's nothing special about the third base line

Third base is actually 93 feet away from home plate, and 92 feet away from second base

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Question 8 of 10

8. The Mets were the only pro team that played at Shea Stadium?

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Former Orioles shortstop/third baseman Cal Ripken Jr., used Shea Stadium to plan ineffective protests on the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri in 1983?

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these teams has never played at Shea Stadium? Hint

Toronto Blue Jays

Houston Texans

Colorado Rockies

Milwaukee Brewers

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the first year that the Mets played in Shea Stadium?

Answer: 1964

They played at the Polo Grounds during their first 2 years under manager Casey Stengel.

2. On Wednesdays in 2003, fans were admitted to the Pepsi Picnic Area in left field for an empty Pepsi can/bottle. How many fans were admitted to these seats?

Answer: 1000

This is a fantastic way to attend a Mets game cheap.

3. Which of the following companies had a very large advertisement on the main scoreboard in 2003?

Answer: Budweiser

Given that there is more than one Ray's Pizza in Manhattan, not including Famous Ray's Pizza, Original Ray's Pizza, etc., a Ray's Pizza ad would probably spark a lawsuit.

4. What is the name of the New York City Park, that Shea Stadium was located in?

Answer: Flushing Meadows Corona Park

Prospect Park was in Brooklyn, nowhere near Shea Stadium.

5. Did the Express 7 Train stop at Shea Stadium?

Answer: Yes

Yes, as it would not be wise to annoy people by allowing the express 7 to skip Shea Stadium.

6. Which of the following seating section did not exist?

Answer: Silver Baseline Seating

There were 4 sections of baseline seating in Shea Stadium. The press box is closest to home plate, and is of course not available for commercial purchase. The closest to home plate that was available for commercial purchase was gold baseline seating, then inner and outer baseline seatings, respectively.

7. What was special about the third base line at Shea Stadium, that no other MLB ballpark had in 2003?

Answer: There's nothing special about the third base line

8. The Mets were the only pro team that played at Shea Stadium?

Answer: False

Shea Stadium routinely hosted various soccer games when the Mets were away.

9. Former Orioles shortstop/third baseman Cal Ripken Jr., used Shea Stadium to plan ineffective protests on the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri in 1983?

Answer: False

10. Which of these teams has never played at Shea Stadium?

Answer: Houston Texans

As the Texans are a professional football team, it would be somewhat difficult for them to play at Shea Stadium, which held Baseball and Soccer games.

Source: Author niffweed17

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