How Well Do You Know the New York Mets? Take the Ultimate Mets Challenge!
Leia Smith | 09 - 03 - 2025
Updated: March 9, 2025 9:00 pm IST
Meet the challenge, Mets fans! Do you think you know everything about the New York Mets? From historic moments to legendary players, this quiz will take you through the highs, the lows, and the unforgettable moments of Mets baseball. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or a newcomer to the orange and blue, take up this challenge and prove your knowledge. Let’s see if you have what it takes to hit a home run with these trivia questions.
1. When was the New York Mets franchise established?
The New York Mets were established in 1962 as an expansion team.
2. Which former Mets player is known for the famous 'Mookie Wilson ground ball' that helped the Mets win Game 6 of the 1986 World Series?
Mookie Wilson’s ground ball led to Bill Buckner’s error, helping the Mets win.
3. In which stadium did the New York Mets play from 1964 to 2008?
The Mets called Shea Stadium home from 1964 until they moved to Citi Field in 2009.
4. Who was the first Mets player to win a National League MVP award?
Despite many great players, no Met has won the NL MVP award to date.
5. Which Mets pitcher threw the first no-hitter in franchise history?
Johan Santana pitched the Mets' first no-hitter on June 1, 2012.
6. What year did the New York Mets win their first World Series?
The 'Miracle Mets' won their first World Series in 1969.
7. Who was nicknamed 'The Franchise' and is one of the most iconic players in Mets history?
Tom Seaver was known as 'The Franchise' and is a Mets legend.
8. Which Met was famously traded to the Reds for Tom Seaver in 1977?
Doug Flynn was part of the trade deal for Tom Seaver in 1977.
9. What is the official mascot of the New York Mets?
Mr. Met, with his big baseball head, is the official mascot of the Mets.
10. Who hit the memorable walk-off home run in Game 7 of the 2006 NLCS for the Mets?
Molina hit the walk-off homer, crushing the Mets' 2006 World Series hopes.
11. Which Mets pitcher won the 2018 and 2019 NL Cy Young Awards?
Jacob deGrom dominated the NL to win back-to-back Cy Youngs.
12. Who managed the New York Mets to their 1986 World Series victory?
Davey Johnson led the Mets to their second World Series win in 1986.
13. In what year did the Mets make their first playoff appearance?
The Mets made their first playoff appearance in 1969, going on to win it all.
14. Who was the Mets' catcher who hit the last home run in Shea Stadium history?
Mike Piazza hit the last home run ever at Shea Stadium in 2008.
15. What was the outcome of the Mets’ appearance in the 2015 World Series?
The Mets fell to the Kansas City Royals in five games in the 2015 World Series.
