Mets greats Dwight Gooden, Darryl Strawberry talk navigating lowest points: 'Helped save my life'
Dwight Gooden and Darryl Strawberry, former Mets players, will have their jerseys retired during the upcoming season.
Strawberry visited Gooden when he was struggling in 2019, reminding him that they have moved forward in life and that their shared history cannot be taken away. [ more ]
The New York Mets have announced the dates to retire the numbers of Dwight Gooden and Darryl Strawberry: April 14 and June 1, respectively.
Both players were instrumental in the Mets' success in the 1980s and were beloved by fans.
Strawberry's retirement date holds special significance for the author personally, as he was a big fan and the reason the author became a baseball and Mets fan. [ more ]