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2006 Mets Trivia Quiz

2006 Mets were one of the greatest Mets teams of all-time. Let's go Mets!

A multiple-choice quiz by deucemyke415. Estimated time: 7 mins.

Author
deucemyke415

Time
7 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
256,770

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
800

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Question 1 of 10

1. On Opening Day 2006, David Wright hit the first home run of the season. On September 30th, he would also hit the last home run of the season. How many home runs were hit overall by the Mets during the regular season? Hint

188

223

200

195

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Question 2 of 10

2. The 2006 Mets often went on advanced winning streaks during their season, including a nine-game winning streak in June. Who were the teams the Mets defeated during this streak? Hint

Dodgers, Diamondbacks, Phillies

Rockies, Cardinals, Padres

Braves, Dodgers, Diamondbacks

Phillies, Reds, Dodgers

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Mets dominated their division from the beginning to the end. What was the highest lead in games that the Mets had in their division? Hint

16 1/2

9 1/2

18 1/2

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Mets set a club record when six players were all named to the All-Star game. Who were these 6 players? Hint

LoDuca, Reyes, Wright, Beltran, Martinez, Glavine

LoDuca, Delgado, Reyes, Wright, Glavine, Wagner

LoDuca, Reyes, Wright, Floyd, Martinez, Glavine

LoDuca, Delgado, Reyes, Wright, Beltran, Wagner

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Question 5 of 10

5. Third basemen David Wright participated in the 2006 Home Run Derby, finishing second only to Ryan Howard. Who was the last Met to participate in the Home Run Derby before Wright? Hint

Darryl Strawberry

Mike Piazza

Howard Johnson

Bobby Bonilla

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Question 6 of 10

6. On August 19, despite some rain, the Mets celebrated the 20th anniversary of their 1986 championship season. What Met player unexpectedly went 3-for-3, with the only home run of the game? Hint

Lastings Milledge

Endy Chavez

Julio Franco

Chris Woodward

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Question 7 of 10

7. On August 22, Carlos Beltran hit a two-run walk-off home run against the Cardinals, which could easily be considered the defining shot of the season. However, Carlos Delgado's grand slam in the bottom of the fifth was what put the Mets back in the game. Why was this home run special? Hint

It was the longest home run of the season

It was his 16th career grand slam

It was the 400th of his career

It was a new career high in single season home runs

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Question 8 of 10

8. Mets closer Billy Wagner saved 40 games in 2006, and put together a sterling second half after struggling in the first. His 40 saves were the most ever by a left handed Mets pitcher in a single season, breaking what Met reliever's record? Hint

Armando Benitez

John Franco

Tug McGraw

Jesse Orosco

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Question 9 of 10

9. It took Carlos Delgado 1,711 games before he finally reached the playoffs. When he did, in his first game he was the most productive Met in the lineup. What did he do in his first playoff game against the Dodgers on October 4th? Hint

He went for 5-for-5 with 2 HR, Single, 3 RBI

He went 4-for-5 with a HR, 3 Singles, 2 RBI

He went 6-for-6 with 3 HR, Double, 4 RBI

He went 4-for-5 with a HR, 3 Singles, SB, 2 RBI

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Question 10 of 10

10. In Game 7 of the NLCS, Endy Chavez made a miracle leap to take a two-run home run away from Scott Rolen. The image was funny because the wall that he leaped against had the saying of what? Hint

" The Strength To Be There "

" What A Catch! "

" The Will To Leap "

" The Need To Watch "

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: 200

This broke the team record for home runs in a season set by the 1999 Mets.

2. The 2006 Mets often went on advanced winning streaks during their season, including a nine-game winning streak in June. Who were the teams the Mets defeated during this streak?

Answer: Dodgers, Diamondbacks, Phillies

This was the longest winning streak the club had since the 2000 season.

3. The Mets dominated their division from the beginning to the end. What was the highest lead in games that the Mets had in their division?

Answer: 16 1/2

The Mets clinched their division the fastest of all the other NL teams in 2006.

4. The Mets set a club record when six players were all named to the All-Star game. Who were these 6 players?

Answer: LoDuca, Reyes, Wright, Beltran, Martinez, Glavine

This marked the first all-star appearances for Wright and Reyes, the fourth for LoDuca, the third for Beltran, the eighth for Martinez, and tenth for Glavine.

5. Third basemen David Wright participated in the 2006 Home Run Derby, finishing second only to Ryan Howard. Who was the last Met to participate in the Home Run Derby before Wright?

Answer: Bobby Bonilla

Bonilla finished third in the derby, tied with former teammate Barry Bonds.

6. On August 19, despite some rain, the Mets celebrated the 20th anniversary of their 1986 championship season. What Met player unexpectedly went 3-for-3, with the only home run of the game?

Answer: Lastings Milledge

Milledge would also fittingly record the last out of the game.

Answer: It was the 400th of his career

The home run was actually only his 11th career grand slam, and his second home run of the day.

Answer: John Franco

His 40 saves were also the most by a Mets reliever since Armando Benitez's 43 in 2001.

Answer: He went 4-for-5 with a HR, 3 Singles, 2 RBI

Coincidentally, Derek Jeter for the New York Yankees went 5-for-5 that day.

10. In Game 7 of the NLCS, Endy Chavez made a miracle leap to take a two-run home run away from Scott Rolen. The image was funny because the wall that he leaped against had the saying of what?

Answer: " The Strength To Be There "

"The Catch". as it is referred to, is considered one of the greatest postseason plays of all-time.

Source: Author deucemyke415

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