Darryl Strawberry was drafted by the NY Mets in 1983, and the Mets fans hoped he would be the catalyst for a huge turnaround in that franchise. The very next year, Dwight Gooden was signed to give them the extra punch that they needed from the mound. The rise in fame of the two stars was meteoric, and each career seemed to mirror the other. Regrettably, it wasn't just their performance on the field that was similar. Both struggled with the high cost of fame including addictions to alcohol and drugs that landed them both in jail. I came across this documentary which tells the story well. Since the documentary was produced, their stories have continued. Gooden was arrested in June of last year for driving under the influence and cocaine possession. Strawberry's sister introduced him to Jesus while he was in prison in 2002. He turned his life over to Jesus shortly afterward and he has been on a different trajectory since that time. Check out this video to see what he is up to now. My prayers are with Darryl for his continued success and victory over additions and with Dwight that he will find the hope he needs in Jesus.
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