40-character summary: Dwight Gooden's #16 retired by NY Mets, despite drug and alcohol issues, with Hall of Fame induction in 2007.
400-character summary: Dwight Gooden, a four-time All-Star, had his No. 16 retired by the New York Mets on Sunday, after a career marred by drug and alcohol issues. Gooden, who was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2007, spoke to the fans about his desire to make things right and emphasized his continued loyalty to the Mets. His number was unveiled high above the left-field side, joining other retired Mets numbers.
April 14, 2024
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