Publisher's Synopsis
From Flushing to Faith: Test Your Mets Mettle with the Supreme New York Mets Trivia Quiz Book
Calling all Flushing faithful! Dust off your orange and blue, dig out your "Shea Stadium Was a Dump" t-shirts, and grab this ultimate Mets trivia tome - your passport to the heart of New York baseball. From Seaver's mastery to Piazza's power, from Gooden's no-hitter to Wright's clutch hits, this book is your ticket to a journey through Mets history, packed enough questions to satisfy even the most die-hard Citi Field devotee.
Whether you remember "The Miracle Mets" or witnessed Alonso's rookie moonshots, whether you cheered Hernandez's walk-off homer or mourned Seaver's trade, this book will teleport you back to the dusty diamonds of Shea Stadium and the electric atmosphere of Citi Field. With questions delving into everything from on-field heroics to behind-the-scenes Mets madness, you'll be tested, stumped, and ultimately victorious as you navigate the Amazin's roller-coaster tapestry.
Ready to swing for the fences with some trivia questions? Here's a taste of what awaits:
- Baseball Brain Trust: Dig deep into Mets stats, records, and those unforgettable moments etched in New York lore.
- Flushing Flyboys: Unravel the stories of Tom Seaver, Mike Piazza, Dwight Gooden, David Wright, Darryl Strawberry, Mookie Wilson, and the icons who shaped the Mets' identity.
- Beyond the Box Score: Go beyond the diamond with questions about iconic rivalries, the evolution of "Let's Go Mets," and the passionate New York community that bleeds orange and blue.
- From Shea Stadium to Citi Field: Relive the highs and lows, the World Series victories and the gut-wrenching losses that built the Mets' resilience.
But beware, this ain't no stroll down the 7 train! Prepare to be challenged by these Flushing puzzlers:
- Who holds the Mets' record for most career strikeouts?
- What was the team's original nickname before becoming the Mets?
- Which player famously slid face-first into first base and sparked "The Miracle Mets" run in 1969?
- Who famously uttered the line "The 2007 Mets are the most exciting team in baseball to watch"?
Embrace the spirit of New York City as you tackle the Supreme New York Mets Trivia Quiz Book. Put your knowledge to the test, challenge your fellow Mets brethren, and revel in the remarkable story of a team that embodies hope, heartbreak, and pure baseball magic. So, let's hear it for the Mets! Let's Go Mets!
