Outfielder Darryl Strawberry and ace Doc Gooden led the New York Mets to victory in the 1986 World Series.
numbers during separate pregame ceremonies during the 2024 season, the Mets announced Thursday.
There are five other players whose numbers the Mets have retired: Tom Seaver, Mike Piazza, Jerry Koosman, Keith Hernandez and Willie Mays.will have their numbers retired in 2024,” Mets owner Steve Cohen said in a statement. “Darryl Strawberry and Dwight Gooden each had an enormous impact on our franchise and it’s my honor to continue our commitment to celebrating our wonderful history.”Dwight Gooden’s No. 16 will also be enshrined at Citi Field.He spent eight seasons with the team, earning seven All-Star selections and breaking the team record for all-time home runs with 252.“I started to reflect on my journey through the organization. I had some ups and downs, but in the end, I am proud of my time in New York.
“I want to say ‘thank you’ to the fans who supported me through the good times and bad times. I couldn’t have made it through without their encouragement. There is no greater honor a player can receive than having his number retired. It’s hard for me to express how honored and thankful I am to Steve and Alex . This would make my mother and father extremely proud and I know they are looking down from heaven smiling.
In addition to the previously named five players, the club honored No. 14 for manager Gil Hodges, No. 37 for manager Casey Stengel and No. 42 for Jackie Robinson.
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