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Trivia Challenge
Welcome to the Trivia Challenge. Test your knowledge of the 1986 World Series Champion Mets and their history by answering the questions below. Following each question, you will have an opportunity to explore the topic further within the Virtual Vault. Good luck and have fun!
Question 1
Which of these Mets aces was NOT a part of the starting rotation for the 1986 World Series team?
Correct!

In an ironic twist, Tom Seaver was pitching for the Boston Red Sox after a midseason trade from the Chicago White Sox in what was his final MLB season. Seaver pitched very well for Boston and might have faced the Mets in the World Series had he not been injured in September.

Question 2
True or False: The 1986 Mets set a record for the largest divisional lead.
Correct!

After a September 10 win over the Montreal Expos, the Mets lead in the NL East ballooned to 22 games, the largest by any team to that point since divisional play started in 1969.

Question 3
Which Mets player was named the 1986 World Series Most Valuable Player?
Correct!

Ray Knight was an unexpected hero for the Mets in the 1986 World Series. He entered the season coming off two down years and split playing time at third base with Howard Johnson. In the playoffs, the veteran third baseman came through with a hit in six of the seven World Series games, and his home run in Game 7 put the Mets ahead for good.

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