Dwight Gooden, the former New York Mets pitcher, was honored by the team with the retirement of his No. 16 jersey at Citi Field. Gooden, a four-time All-Star, expressed his gratitude to the fans and recounted his career in Queens, which was marred by struggles with drugs and alcohol. Despite his desire to stay with the Mets, he ultimately signed with the New York Yankees in 1996.
During the ceremony, Gooden acknowledged his deep connection to the Mets, despite his brief stint with their crosstown rivals. His No. 16 jersey was unveiled alongside other Mets legends, including Gil Hodges, Keith Hernandez, Willie Mays, Mike Piazza, Jerry Koosman, Casey Stengel, and Tom Seaver. Darryl Strawberry's No. 18 is set to be retired in June.
