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On Thursday, the New York Mets made a special announcement, revealing that two franchise legends in Dwight Gooden and Darryl Strawberry will have their numbers retired at Citi Field next year.
This news was met with much excitement and enthusiasm.
Gooden and Strawberry were two of the greatest players in Mets history and helped guide the team to a World Series title in 1986.
Gooden was especially excited to find out that the Mets would be retiring his and Strawberry’s numbers.
On Twitter, the former Mets pitcher posted a message thanking the entire Mets organization for their support over the years.
— Dwight Gooden (@DocGooden16) August 25, 2023
Gooden first thanked those who reached out to congratulate him on this honor.
He also thanked Mets owner Steve Cohen, his former teammates, and everybody he had the pleasure of knowing during his time in New York.
Gooden even expressed his gratitude to the fans who have supported him through the years and expressed excitement to see his number retired at Citi Field.
The 58-year-old won a Cy Young, earned Rookie of the Year honors in 1984, a pitching triple crown, and two World Series rings.
He also was a four-time All-Star.
In 1986, the year the Mets last won the World Series, Gooden won 17 games and posted a 2.84 ERA over 33 starts.
The year before was when he earned his Cy Young.
He posted a career-best 1.53 ERA over 35 starts, winning 24 games and tossing 16 complete games.
Gooden will always be remembered fondly by the Mets and their fans who got to witness some of his best years.
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