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sports1 year ago

"Dwight Gooden: A Pitching Phenom's Gratitude and Legacy"

Dwight "Doc" Gooden, a former Mets pitcher, was a rare pitching prodigy who dominated the major leagues at the age of 20, leading the league in strikeouts and achieving a 9.7 WAR in 1985. His talent and dominance were unparalleled, making his games must-see events. Despite facing personal struggles and addiction, Gooden has found peace and contentment in his life today, reflecting on his accomplishments and expressing gratitude for the recognition he has received in his career.

via New York Post |
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sports1 year ago

"Dwight Gooden's Legacy: A Retired Number and Amazin' Career"

Dwight Gooden's No. 16 was retired by the New York Mets, and during the ceremony, he expressed his desire to make amends with the fans for his past struggles with drugs and alcohol. Gooden, who played for the Mets from 1984-94, recounted his career and expressed his gratitude to the fans. Despite his challenges, he emphasized that he will always be a Met. Gooden's number joins others in the Mets' retired list, and he was moved by the presence of former teammate Darryl Strawberry at the ceremony.

via Yahoo Sports|
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sports1 year ago

"Dwight Gooden: A Pitching Phenom's Astonishing Legacy"

Dwight Gooden, a former pitcher for the New York Mets, had his number retired by the franchise, becoming the sixth Mets player to receive this honor. Gooden expressed gratitude for his career accomplishments, including winning the World Series with both New York teams and being inducted into the Negro League Hall of Fame. He emphasized the importance of fan support throughout his career and thanked them for their unwavering backing. Gooden's speech at the retirement ceremony was a heartfelt thank you to the fans and the organization, marking a long-awaited moment in his career.

via The Athletic|
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sports1 year ago

"Dwight Gooden: A Special Guy and Memorable Mets Career"

John Gibbons, the current bench coach for the New York Mets, recalls the first time he realized Dwight Gooden's exceptional talent during their time together in the minor leagues. Gooden, known as "Doctor K," is set to have his No. 16 retired by the Mets, marking the culmination of his legendary career with the team. Gibbons, who caught Gooden in both the minor and major leagues, praises Gooden's exceptional pitching ability and character. Despite Gooden's struggles with substance abuse, Gibbons looks forward to witnessing his friend's induction into Mets immortality.

via New York Post |
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sports2 years ago

"Mets Schedule Ceremonies to Honor Gooden and Strawberry, Reflecting on Their Legacies"

The New York Mets will retire Dwight Gooden's No. 16 on April 14 and Darryl Strawberry's No. 18 on June 1, with the former stars discussing their struggles with drugs and alcohol that affected their careers during a Zoom news conference. Gooden and Strawberry expressed regret over their past decisions and the impact it had on their potential Hall of Fame careers, while also reflecting on their time with the Mets and the challenges of playing in New York.

via ESPN|
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sports2 years ago

Mets to Retire Numbers of 1986 Legends Strawberry and Gooden

The New York Mets will retire the numbers of Dwight Gooden (No. 16) and Darryl Strawberry (No. 18) in separate pregame ceremonies next year to honor their contributions to the team's 1986 World Series victory. Gooden and Strawberry were key players in the championship-winning season but faced personal struggles with drug problems afterward. This decision brings the total number of retired numbers by the Mets to nine, up from four before Steve Cohen purchased the team in 2020.

via ESPN|
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