On Thursday, ESPN released the latest 30 of 30: ‘Doc & Darryl.’ It’s already safe to say that it hit home for New York Mets fans.
No baseball? No problem.
Basically, the baseball stories of Dwight “Doc” Gooden and Darryl Strawberry, mainly from their time with the New York Mets, was on full display Thursday night in ESPN’s newest edition of 30 for 30: Doc & Darryl.
Starting from their rise as baseball superstars with the Mets, winning the 1986 World Series, to their fall with drugs, alcohol and other setbacks that ruined their careers and prevented them from reaching their full potential, was chronicled in-depth and showcased in a brand spanking new fashion.
Along with the Mets, they both played together with the New York Yankees too, despite being a shell of their former selves as players, all while experiencing more trouble.
#DocAndDarryl pic.twitter.com/8TxLBo4fKr
— ESPN Films 30 for 30 (@30for30) July 15, 2016
However, they’ve both rebounded and come out clean.
Strawberry is now an ordained minister at a church in Missouri and Gooden has been working a lot with kids. Both of them are helping lots of others reach their potential and not make the same mistakes they made.
Although they had never fulfilled their entire potential – as the tagline of Baseball Hall of Fame should be attached – it’s great to see them bounce back and be contributing members to society.
This is an ESPN original that both Mets and Yankees fans should take the time out for.
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"Doc and Darryl" 30 for 30 debuts tonight. The @goodfundies podcast reviewed it. Check it, link below. https://t.co/OnUQn9m8wN
— Shea Dugout (@SheaDugout) July 14, 2016
“I just knew I broke my mom’s heart.” – Darryl Strawberry #DocAndDarryl https://t.co/2PVrMBeMFi
— ESPN Films 30 for 30 (@30for30) July 15, 2016
In 1996 – Doc Gooden threw his first career no-hitter… it was the last game his dad watched him pitch. #DocAndDarryl pic.twitter.com/be0OPqFkX3
— ESPN Films 30 for 30 (@30for30) July 15, 2016
In the 1990s, #DocAndDarryl received 2nd chances from the @Yankees… the two combined for 5 rings. pic.twitter.com/gJPYsOb5Oa
— ESPN Films 30 for 30 (@30for30) July 15, 2016
#DocAndDarryl had quite the impact on the field. @FiveThirtyEight explores. https://t.co/cpr2GZYvF0
— ESPN Films 30 for 30 (@30for30) July 15, 2016
Here's a @Mets season-by-season breakdown with #DocAndDarryl. pic.twitter.com/9CDEubLNzm
— ESPN Films 30 for 30 (@30for30) July 15, 2016
Over 2 million people attended the Mets World Series parade… Doc Gooden was not one of them. #DocAndDarryl pic.twitter.com/rjxFbuCK66
— ESPN Films 30 for 30 (@30for30) July 15, 2016
“That year was magical.” – Darryl Strawberry on 1986 @Mets #DocAndDarryl pic.twitter.com/bWCTAZ1ALJ
— ESPN Films 30 for 30 (@30for30) July 15, 2016
During the 1986 season, the Mets relied heavily on “Greenies.” #DocAndDarryl https://t.co/9r0D5adamI
— ESPN Films 30 for 30 (@30for30) July 15, 2016
1986 hype videos = ?! #LetsGoMets #DocAndDarryl https://t.co/rIMlrA5sHa
— ESPN Films 30 for 30 (@30for30) July 15, 2016
In 1985, Doc went 24-4 with a 1.53 ERA and won the Cy Young award. #DocAndDarryl pic.twitter.com/mKTnzHIOJH
— ESPN Films 30 for 30 (@30for30) July 15, 2016
By his 2nd year, Doc had completely enthralled New York City. #DocAndDarryl pic.twitter.com/QbrfcjhceW
— ESPN Films 30 for 30 (@30for30) July 15, 2016
Think the Diner from #DocAndDarryl looks familiar? That’s because it was featured in the movie “Goodfellas.” pic.twitter.com/J1lgQ5Wxnn
— ESPN Films 30 for 30 (@30for30) July 15, 2016
