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Former MLB pitcher Dwight "Doc" Gooden opened up about the dichotomy of his experiences during the 1980s, including winning the World Series with the New York Mets in 1986 and his struggles with drug addiction. Despite signing a lucrative contract that made him a millionaire in 1986 and fulfilling dreams like providing for his family, Gooden's life began to spiral due to substance misuse. He revealed that he and teammate Darryl Strawberry started using cocaine together that year, highlighting the wild and troubled reputation of the Mets during that era.
The most poignant moment came when Gooden recounted missing the Mets' World Series victory parade. Instead of celebrating with his team, he was in a Long Island project, high on cocaine, a decision that haunted him deeply. Gooden admitted that this missed opportunity paralleled the grief of losing his mother, underscoring the profound regret and emotional turmoil his addiction caused. Now in a better place mentally, Gooden continues to grapple with his past, aiming to forgive himself as others have forgiven him.
