Quiz on Met numerical retirements by MLB teams other than the Mets

[stevejrogers]

With Billy Wagner set to join this club in August, thought I'd set up a quiz for the rest of the club as of the date of this post (Feb 6th 2025)



Looking at 21 different retired numbers, though two are a bit of a trick question, and 4 never actually played for the Mets (had two in mind, but then realized to be fair I should add 2 two others who either wore a Met uni or were integral to the organization when they were employed by the Mets)



Standard ‘pool trivia game applies with one guess per poster until updated post goes up.

[Benjamin Grimm]

I'll start with the easiest one: Wille Mays, Giants.

[Centerfield]

Does Nolan Ryan count as 1 or 3?



He's retired by the Angels, Astros and Rangers.

[MFS62]

Amos Otis, KC?



Later

[stevejrogers]

=Centerfield post_id=184625 time=1738863475 user_id=65]
Does Nolan Ryan count as 1 or 3?



He's retired by the Angels, Astros and Rangers.

[metirish]

What the hell is the question?

[stevejrogers]

=MFS62 post_id=184626 time=1738863490 user_id=60]
Amos Otis, KC?



Later

[stevejrogers]

=metirish post_id=184628 time=1738863826 user_id=72]
What the hell is the question?

[batmagadanleadoff]

Rickey Henderson, A's.

[MFS62]

Yogi Berra

Later

[batmagadanleadoff]

Is Whitey Herzog, Cards, one of the people that never "played" for the Mets? And if so, why are you calling it a "Met Numerical Retirement "?

Edited February 6, 2025 by Guest

[metirish]

=stevejrogers post_id=184630 time=1738864131 user_id=57]
=metirish post_id=184628 time=1738863826 user_id=72]
What the hell is the question?

Edited February 6, 2025 by Guest

[Benjamin Grimm]

Warren Spahn, Braves?

[batmagadanleadoff]

Is Whitey Herzog, Cards, one of the people that never "played" for the Mets? And if so, why are you calling it a "Met Numerical Retirement "?

Richie Ashburn, Phillies.

Edited February 6, 2025 by Guest

[stevejrogers]

Is Whitey Herzog, Cards, one of the people that never "played" for the Mets? And if so, why are you calling it a "Met Numerical Retirement "?

Of the first two I thought of who never played, there is one who never even donned a Met uniform, even for a nostalgic photo op. Though Herzog actually was a member of the major league coaching staff at one point during a season, I thought it was only fair to add him and another fellow to the ranks.

[batmagadanleadoff]

Is Whitey Herzog, Cards, one of the people that never "played" for the Mets? And if so, why are you calling it a "Met Numerical Retirement "? Of the first two I thought of who never played, there is one who never even donned a Met uniform, even for a nostalgic photo op. Though Herzog actually was a member of the major league coaching staff at one point during a season, I thought it was only fair to add him and another fellow to the ranks.

So is that a yes or a no?

[stevejrogers]

=metirish post_id=184635 time=1738864423 user_id=72]
=stevejrogers post_id=184630 time=1738864131 user_id=57]
=metirish post_id=184628 time=1738863826 user_id=72]
What the hell is the question?

[stevejrogers]

Is Whitey Herzog, Cards, one of the people that never "played" for the Mets? And if so, why are you calling it a "Met Numerical Retirement "? Of the first two I thought of who never played, there is one who never even donned a Met uniform, even for a nostalgic photo op. Though Herzog actually was a member of the major league coaching staff at one point during a season, I thought it was only fair to add him and another fellow to the ranks. So is that a yes or a no?

Yes. Whitey is an answer to this quiz

[batmagadanleadoff]

Is Whitey Herzog, Cards, one of the people that never "played" for the Mets? And if so, why are you calling it a "Met Numerical Retirement "? Of the first two I thought of who never played, there is one who never even donned a Met uniform, even for a nostalgic photo op. Though Herzog actually was a member of the major league coaching staff at one point during a season, I thought it was only fair to add him and another fellow to the ranks. So is that a yes or a no?

So we're talking 21 total correct answers, including four who never technically played for the Mets?

[batmagadanleadoff]

=batmagadanleadoff post_id=184642 time=1738865189 user_id=68]
=batmagadanleadoff post_id=184639 time=1738865065 user_id=68]
=stevejrogers post_id=184638 time=1738864923 user_id=57]




Of the first two I thought of who never played, there is one who never even donned a Met uniform, even for a nostalgic photo op. Though Herzog actually was a member of the major league coaching staff at one point during a season, I thought it was only fair to add him and another fellow to the ranks.

[batmagadanleadoff]

So is that a yes or a no? So we're talking 21 total correct answers, including four who never technically played for the Mets? And Herzog is a correct answer?

And the feller what never "donned a Met uniform ", would that be Jackie Robinson? Because if it is, I might shoot you.

[stevejrogers]

So we're talking 21 total correct answers, including four who never technically played for the Mets? And Herzog is a correct answer? And the feller what never "donned a Me5 uniform ", would that be Jackie Robinson? Because if it is, I might shoot you.

AFAIK he never was employed by the Met organization in any capacity

[stevejrogers]

=batmagadanleadoff post_id=184642 time=1738865189 user_id=68]
=batmagadanleadoff post_id=184639 time=1738865065 user_id=68]
=stevejrogers post_id=184638 time=1738864923 user_id=57]




Of the first two I thought of who never played, there is one who never even donned a Met uniform, even for a nostalgic photo op. Though Herzog actually was a member of the major league coaching staff at one point during a season, I thought it was only fair to add him and another fellow to the ranks.

[stevejrogers]

Fuck me. Just remembered a 22nd name. Part of the tricky part that Alomar (answered by metirish) is included with.

[Benjamin Grimm]

I think I know who the not-in-uniform guy is, but I can't say it until my Warren Spahn guess has been acknowledged.

[stevejrogers]

Benjamin Grimm wrote: I think I know who the not-in-uniform guy is, but I can't say it until my Warren Spahn guess has been acknowledged.

Right, sorry, yeah Sphannie is correct

[stevejrogers]

Is Whitey Herzog, Cards, one of the people that never "played" for the Mets? And if so, why are you calling it a "Met Numerical Retirement "? Richie Ashburn, Phillies.

Yup

[stevejrogers]

=MFS62 post_id=184632 time=1738864161 user_id=60]
Yogi Berra

Later

[stevejrogers]

=batmagadanleadoff post_id=184631 time=1738864149 user_id=68]
Rickey Henderson, A's.

[stevejrogers]

Benjamin Grimm wrote: I'll start with the easiest one: Wille Mays, Giants.

🤔 Okay. I'll give you him as the easiest