LIVE: Doc Gooden’s Number Retirement

[@jrbattista193]

1984 through 1991, I never missed a Gooden start. He was unbelievable.

[@adamchoit]

Doc told us the fans how much we mean to him and that he's doing ok. Grateful for this. Great speech. Honor well deserved.

[@Bluewater3272]

I was there today. Doc brought us all so much joy. The memories are wonderus. Thank you Doc. An honor much deserved.

[@JohnSmith-ds1fm]

In 84 I was 23 years old and every start he made it was electric thanks DOC

[@Rick-j2t8i]

My childhood as a Mets fan was miserable. Last place every season. Then in 1984 when I was 14. Doc Gooden appeared and lit up the Mets, baseball and NYC. 2 seasons later we were World Champions! Off and on the field we're all human and today Doc spoke from the heart and that's how he pitched. I'm now 54 and am chocked up watching Doc and the 86 champions reunite for Doc.. themselves and the city. Congratulations and God bless you❤❤❤

[@LiveFromThePorcelainPalace]

I was 12.. I remember the days in Grant's Tomb rooting for Mazzilli, Stearns, Zachry and Swan and a bunch of AAA players.. 1984 was a very special year for Met fans of our generation.. second only to 1986. It was the year we weren't a joke anymore.

[@Rick-j2t8i]

@@LiveFromThePorcelainPalace Haha yeah I remember them all! We'll always have 86! With the new owner maybe more magic to come!

[@jameshughes6049]

I was blessed to see Doc pitch in person at Shea multiple times, it was awesome!!

[@nunzi83]

Absolutely amazing. Hats off to Steve and Alex for making this happen. They did a great job. Long overdue and Well deserved for Doc. He’s an awesome guy. Met him a few times and can’t find one negative thing to say. He was great to me and my daughter.

[@anthonymarra2600]

I’m a long life Yankee fan from the 70’s but when this kid pitched,it was must see tv!!

[@billymuellerTikTok]

a very special time - Doc pitching, Darry hitting, Lawrence Taylor on defense, Mike Tyson in the ring - all must see TV

[@giovannimartinez2014]

Bless him. True doctor.

[@michaelking2038]

I have been a Met fan all my life. Attended my first baseball game at the Polo Grounds. In the 80's I lived in Lefrak City and walked to Shea Stadium. I saw every one of Dwight's home games. Regardless of his personal issues, his immense talent cannot be disputed. He and Darryl Strawberry will always be my favorite Mets.

[@edwarddrangel6957]

I’m glad your speech included all the efforts you made to return to play for the Mets, I didn’t know about those phone calls. I do know it took far too many years for the Mets to retire your number. You look/sound great. Congratulations!

[@Ignatius------6]

Doc congratulations. You are a MET for life! #16 !

[@FormerlyNYVulgarian]

So glad I’ve got to see Doc in Queens on this special occasion. It was long overdue!

[@EdgardB]

This is amazing. No matter his past struggles. He deserves this and more. Addiction is not a choice its a disease. He earned his right here. Blessings.

[@jameskonners8304]

Amen!❤ Love ya Dr. K!!

[@cesarbriones2419]

Lifetime Dodgers fan who lived thru these Mets. From Doc thru Jeffries, so to see Doc (and Straw) alive and sound and sober and appearing happy and grateful is a thrill. That’s right Doc, you’re only a Mets. Wishing Mets a great season, I wanna see em in the playoffs (vs my Dodgers). Those were the days. I miss em.

[@tysonmiller8258]

My childhood right here this is LONG overdue salute to the rhyme aniamal Chuck D on the narration RIP to the goats Ralph Kiner & Tim Mccarver

[@raymondhoagland4976]

Thank you Dwight for the great memories and bringing the championship to New York and to the New York Mets organization, your in a great class of numbers retired a top of Citi Field 👐⚾💙 !

[@snackasmversion2752]

I met Dr. K a couple times, class act Doc is. I was at the game today, great job getting the W for Doc!

[@gborch]

Doc an Keith are my all time hero’s 🎉

[@zerozero7004]

Well deserved. So happy for Doc and even happier he’s doing well!!

[@benedettomansueto4016]

Love you Dwight Gooden #16 New York Mets 1986 World Series champion 💍✝️🇺🇲⚾❤️

[@theANGRIERone]

Great seeing all the team mates. Saw Jesse's face and all I heard in my head was "Swing and a miss! Swing and a miss! Struck him out! Struck him out!" 1986 seems like yesterday. Congrats, Doc! This was long overdue!

[@stevencruz4738]

Great memories from my beloved Mets .

[@MaddMan621]

Congratulations Doc, thank you for the memories, God bless

[@JimmyLewisBHS57]

Thanks for the great memories, DOC!❤

[@氏政慶]

日本のファンです、この度のグッデン氏の栄誉をとても嬉しく思います。

[@billymuellerTikTok]

so glad Doc, Darryl and Cone were appreciated and got rings in NY

[@stevengeller2922]

Congratulations 🎊 Doc Gooden!!

[@richardpatrick7701]

What a GREAT pitcher!! I may be selfish here, wish it could have lasted longer for him and the Mets!!

[@chefcedd]

Getting emotional watching this thank you DOC

[@williamgallucci9913]

Love doc

[@christopherrosado6053]

G.O A T. Dr. K.

[@martinespino4077]

Totally deserved Dr K. Really happy for you #16 #LFGM

[@brendonching7952]

Glorious Day

[@caesargarcia1313]

Congratulations to Doc!

[@danavharris]

The man had a career record of 194-112 and the last half of his career was a complete washout because of his trouble. What a incredible talent.

[@madmanmark8387]

What a great tribute to see his number retired it will be nice to see during Mets games. Seeing his former teammates was also good to see. He most certainly tried to come back to the team, but his off the field thing's probably prevented him from returning to the Mets. Nevertheless, congratulations to one of the best pitchers of his era and one of the best in Mets history.

[@pjny21]

I'll always remember my mother and sister weeping when he threw his no-hitter.

[@gabrieltorres2223]

This made me happy!

[@ralelunar]

Great to see Sandy Carter here, representing The Kid

[@8avexp]

They need to retire number 8 already. Two Hall of Famers have worn it as Mets. But they shouldn't get too carried away.

[@MB-gd6be]

Maybe next season.

[@8avexp]

@@MB-gd6be It has been in limbo ever since Gary Carter died.

[@patpozzuto4809]

As a lifelong Mets, and only Mets, since 1973... I can't grasp the "high moral" stance for not signing Trevor Bower and inducting "Doc" Gooden into the Mets hall of fame. My second most favorite Mets pitcher, Tom Seaver will always be #1...

[@BC-pu2uq]

Best Met pitcher of all time is Tom Seaver. Gooden probably ranks right behind him.

[@willard2729]

No, he’s a great distance behind Seaver

[@BC-pu2uq]

@@willard2729 your probably correct! Seaver is / was my hands down favorite!

[@raymondhoagland4976]

My all time favorite Tom Seaver 💙!

[@MB-gd6be]

@@willard2729 no "great" distance. he's 2nd in wins behind seaver... that alone..

[@willard2729]

@@MB-gd6be get off the internet

[@eddyjanis8848]

We luv ya Doctor K-LFGM!!!

[@LiveFromThePorcelainPalace]

Why isn't Gary Carter's 8 retired yet??? What the hell??

[@josecolon-ih9no]

Loved Doc gooden no16 84-91 best pitcher

[@joeSun721]

Seaver #1. Doc #2. Strawberry #3........most influential Mets ever. Know I forgot someone....

[@jihadali1349]

Chuck D narrated a story about Dr J and now Dr K, 💯👊🏾👏🏾👍🏾

[@LiveFromThePorcelainPalace]

Am I the only one who noticed that Doc completely blew off Mazzilli? Like Maz wasn't even there? Damn

[@reddbeagle0813]

Where is Davey Johnson?

[@billymuellerTikTok]

10:15 - advice to the Mets... next time don't play the music so loud - let us HEAR the fans cheering instead

[@mikerussell7366]

What could have been

[@MB-gd6be]

It is today. #16

[@alannurse7453]

LONG overdue. It always bothered me when I saw players wearing Doc and Darryl's number. Paul Lo Duca, Travis d'Arnaud and Angel Pagan wearing #16 and guys like Darryl Hamilton (RIP) wearing 18 did not look right and it wasn't right.

[@marcrhaney2040]

Couldn't agree with you more! The good news is we'll never have to worry about that happening again!

[@MrMds414]

16 Mets players wore #16 AFTER Gooden.

[@marcrhaney2040]

And it bothered me each and every time...

[@MrJulesisreal]

LGM!! Dr K!!

[@dantenewyork7380]

@19:40 - NPC in a Face Diaper

[@walterbison]

Dwight Jr looks like Snoop Doggy Dogg.

[@jihadali1349]

For a second that’s who I thought it was😬

[@madmanmark8387]

Same feeling I had. Wow. If a film for Snoop was made, he'd be perfect for the role. Younger version, of course.

[@boballenand5076]

time to retire harrelson and grote numbers also

[@brutal666]

Kranepool too

[@8avexp]

They can't get too carried away. Othwise they'll retire too many numbers.

[@richshort8120]

They don't want to be like the Yankees and retired everyone number. I'm surprised #5 and number 8 aren't retired yet

[@8avexp]

@@brutal666 Kranepool was an average player who didn't put up HOF numbers. He still holds the club record for most games played, but that IMHO doesn't merit having one's number retired.

[@8avexp]

I'd be cool with that. Grote was an outstanding defensive catcher and started the 1968 All-Star game. Buddy started at short in 1970 and 1971.

[@anthonyfowler2623]

Don’t do drugs

[@joecap4372]

He was more of a Yankee than a met

[@BKNYSteph]

😂😂😂😂 no. Do your homework.

[@bb-gc2tx]

19:40 really guy??? a mask in 2024 get help they never worked anyway 🤣

[@themarkhaskell]

Go to bed Donald.

[@Enigma1788]

It's a cult at this point, but it also serves a purpose: it let's me know who the fucking liberal clowns are before I start talking to them.

[@OllieRamone]

Sod off. Madone, triggered much?

[@madmanmark8387]

Nope, they never worked. If anything, crime probably doubled because of the mask.

[@billymuellerTikTok]

it was never about if they worked or not - it was about how much BS we'd put up with

[@willard2729]

Sorry - my first thoughts about this guy are about the embarrassment and wasted talent. Eventually I get around to remembering ‘84 and ‘85

[@boxingandbulldogs6341]

How many mea culpas do you want from another man?? I'm certain he has suffered and beat himself up about it more than anyone. He had what many baseball historians and statisticians consider one of the greatest seasons of all-time in '85. He was also the star pitcher on one of the greatest teams of all-time. Yes, he flamed out early and never fully lived up to his potential. But jeez, a little perspective...the guy never killed anyone. If you were around for '86, then you should appreciate everyone on that team for what they gave us fans. The way things look, we may never see another championship again!

[@willard2729]

@@boxingandbulldogs6341 I want zero mea culpas. I simply made the point that my visceral reaction to gooden is to remember the bad first. I’m old enough to remember 1969 and 1973, so swallowing strawberry, cone, gooden - who all embarrassed and disrespected met fans - isn’t easy.

[@billymuellerTikTok]

​@@willard2729 I'm glad we had at least one great baseball owner in NY who gave people second, third and forth chances so players like Strawberry, Cone and Gooden could get rings (plural) bringing championships to the city. embarrassed and disrespected??? you guys should be embarrassed and disrespected by your previous ownership who loved money and the Dodgers more than the Mets and that it took a Steve Cohen to finally get you where you're FINALLY starting to spend money to try to build a winner - not just giving it to Bernie Madoff, and recognizing Mets history - not just the "inherited history" of the Brooklyn Dodgers & New York Giants - embarrassing is that Willie Mays, Casey Stengel & Gil Hodges numbers are retired but not Gary Carter's

[@CeePeeDee7190]

Can't believe Roger McDowell would be welcomed back after spitting on Kramer. Disgusting !

[@OllieRamone]

Dylan Gooden looks like an clone of his. :)