3X World Series Winner Darryl Strawberry Tells His Life Story (Full Interview)

[@JLBSPORTS101]

Darryl Strawberry story from 1986 : Forest Hills Queens , December 10th around 1AM -- Darryl and another man saw me getting jumped by 4 individuals and for some crazy reason he jumped out of his Limousine and cleared the block, he hit one guy with a nasty left hook and flung another guy into the Limo.. they ran and he asked if I was good and went on about his night. Never forgot how he helped out and when you watch his career and saw when any of his teammates needed help in a brawl he was always on the frontline!! Strawberry is a legend

[@JLBSPORTS101]

I was never knocked [e-mail] .. Strawberry cleaned up. Go wake your cottage cheese sloppy Wife up

[@LouieT3107]

Oh wow cool man 🥱

[@tonygambino2377]

I remember hearing him on NY Sports radio talking about this story and saying the guy was getting pummeled and he just left a bar and no hesitation went to help.

[@droski2394]

What a story. G code shit

[@lawrencebenjamin502]

Darryl could REGULATE !!

[@craigpage4888]

My former varsity baseball teammate at Crenshaw High 1978-1979. ⚾️. So nice to see Stawdog… much love. Shaw

[@elguerokabron]

I bet it was obvious since those days that you played with him in high school that he was destined for the big leagues right?

[@leejackmusic]

Yes sir you played with a legend 💯

[@mikeisagodd2121]

Nice lie

[@Maverick____1]

U lie bro

[@mattsnow7680]

The humility that man has is incredible. Being able to self reflect like that is a trait that most people don't have. Great interview.

[@reesemccloud]

Just had him as a guest speaker at our church…this man is a true inspiration. God is showing his power thru this man. God bless Darryl Strawberry.

[@bobbenbrown123]

Heard him preach the last two years at Bethlehem Assembly of God in Valley Stream. Amazing man and preacher. He had an amazing testimony and life story

[@Neutro006]

As a big baseball fan, I love that Vlad is now interviewing these baseball hall of famers with great stories

[@jewelinvegas580]

Darryl, is not a Hall of Famer. He cheated himself out that honor. His story of turning his life around is a remarkable one! He's a standup guy! 👍

[@jasonb7812]

He’s in the Mets hall of fame, but not the baseball hall of fame.

[@radioraheemcarter1272]

I remember seeing Darry at a baseball game I was in a juvenile detention facility in NYC back in 96-97 first time being to a baseball game I was fortunate to see him from my seat first time seeing a professional athlete up close so i will never forget that experience too bad I wasn’t able to get a autograph but good to see him In good health

[@tommydoherty42]

Awesome to see how healthy and sharp he is, sobriety is not easy and god bless him

[@MarilynVentress]

Proud of you Darryl, I’m a Crenshaw alumni. We still talk about when Darryl would hit the ball over the fence. People would sit on their front porches to watch Darryl play baseball Crenshaw. He’s a L.A. legend!

[@mikeisagodd2121]

So.....u sold drugs??

[@joeyfish3156]

Epic episode. 80s and 90s kids will remember Darryl forever. Thank you for this Vlad.

[@petrodollar6321]

What a great interview, not only as a life long Mets fan. Just a great reminder of how you can get knocked down but still bounce back up.

[@bobbenbrown123]

Just like Rocky said "It's not how hard you hit. It's how many times you can get hit and knocked down and get back up again"!

[@Huntington1982]

I met Wally Backman at a baseball card shop in NJ in the late 80's. He was signing autographs with a Marlboro red hanging out of his mouth. 80's baseball was funny.

[@californiacavemandastardly6538]

Vlad just to let you know, my father and I listened to this whole podcast together. I'm 44 and he's 64, great job Vlad!

[@GorillaPG22]

D. Strawberry was one of the first BIG NAMES I came to know as a young baseball fan growing up. Watching this made me realize how much influence he had on me as a kid playing ⚾️. But as an adult, I'm even more a fan of his transformation and success in recovery and in life. God bless him and his family. Peace to the universe. 🦍💙

[@tomdallas3690]

In 1990 or so I went to a club on a Sunday night after a Pittsburgh Pirates v. New York Mets game. At the corner of the bar were Strawberry, Doc Gooden, Bobby Bonilla, and Barry Bonds (Bonilla and Bonds were Pirates at the time, Bonilla later played for the Mets). The charisma coming from those four guys was OFF THE CHARTS. Wow. They were in the prime of their careers and lives. Another time walking out of a bar/club in Pittsburgh my friends and I were walking right behind Rick Sutcliffe of the Cubs (he was also mentioned by Strawberry).

[@cameroon89]

Good stuff.

[@rondykilpatrick8295]

I so respect his story. I'm in this bind and working my way back. Thanks VLADTV...😊😊😊😊

[@aa697]

Straw is legendary. A tremendous ballplayer and a great human being.

[@stevedawson3737]

So glad I grew up in the 80’s…The best era of baseball throughout the 80’s and 90’s…Strawberry, amongst many others is one of my baseball heroes.

[@NobodyUR]

I’m from the same time but you realize every single person thinks that there formative years were the best of any sports eras. Guilty of that same bias. But I know I’d feel the 50s and 60s were it had I’d grown up In those times.

[@boogie825]

1 of favorite players of all times

[@bobbenbrown123]

Same here dude. Him and Doc Gooden

[@delbertprince5302]

Darryl Strawberry kept it real about his life outside of baseball…..

[@WOODBINEMAN99]

Darryl had the sweetest swing in the Majors

[@tlimiami]

Thank you Vlad and Darryl Strawberry for an all around great interview. So refreshing to hear Darryl embrace his journey and share his ups and downs. So many people you interview try and shy away from the past and get bothered when you bring things up. You can tell Strawberry is comfortable with where he’s been and where he is today. Thank you!

[@stvinney]

One of the most unique swings in baseball I used to hate the Mets but loved to watch him swing

[@Bignellyloc]

Darryl is so damn wise. Very impressive to listen to his wisdom

[@skipfluck4299]

If he is wise, the world is in big trouble. If you missed it, he absolutely screwed up everything he could possibly screw up, and screwed up some more.

[@worldfin4583]

He owned up to his mistakes, did you miss that?@@skipfluck4299

[@cadillacjack3240]

​@skipfluck4299 did he stay messed up?

[@wellingtonstewart3949]

Great interview. Strawberry was one of my favorite players and I’m glad he’s where he is in his life now. Very inspirational!

[@jacobkemper4086]

18 was my favorite player. I stole his batting stance and emulated everything about his game. I wanted to play football. Straw and Dykstra were the only 2 baseball players I liked. I ain't even like baseball. But playing "like" straw got me on every traveling league all star team and a varsity letter freshman year. I always walked with straw in my heart and mind. When I think back to my childhood... my sports idols were few. Straw. Dykstra. McEnroe and Gary Clark(wr for redskins) is pretty much it. Thank you vlad. Thank you 18!

[@Hank-ch5qr]

One of my favorite sports athletes, he had the sweetest swings ever

[@deanladue5367]

Had the chance to meet Darryl in 1996 when he was playing for the St. Paul Saints when they were in the independent league. He was very nice to everyone before the game, and signed autographs and took photographs with anyone who aksed. I could see that Darryl was very happy personally where he was at that time, maybe it was that he was having fun again doing what he loved doing most, which was playing baseball. I was kind of bummed when the Yankees purchased his contract later that season. But i realized that's where Darryl belonged, on a major league roster. Last year the St. Paul Saints retired Strawberrys No. 17 in a ceremony at their new ballpark in downtown St. Paul. It was a very touching and wonderful experience. Im sure that Darryl enjoyed it very much too.

[@infraReD_JETSPodcast]

I am really really happy Darryl straightened up. To see him so well spoken, calm, cool, collective just told me to never believe the news. The news painted him out to be this bad guy when I grew up and he was my idol. This really hit a soft spot in my heart, and I'm SO FUCKING HAPPY HE IS OKAY!!! Thank you for this one Vlad. Darryl was a King to us in Brooklyn/Queens! Thank you, thank you, thank you! 🫡👏👏👏

[@TheOnetimeshawty]

Shout out 2 Straw..glad hes doing well...loved this interview!!!❤

[@thehunt4truth570]

Excellent interview, and it's awesome to hear and see the transformation in his life and the humility he exemplifies.

[@odelldavisknownasgrip2379]

I hope he make a movie

[@berniemac4422]

Strawberry is a good man Appreciate what he stands for

[@JWFdocumentaries]

New Yorker here. All love and respect for Mr. Strawberry

[@BigFlor3nce]

Strawberry had one of the prettiest swings ever ⚾ him along with frank Thomas are my 2 favorite....PERIOD Good to see u doing well Straw!!

[@Kudal196]

"Things will not prosper over me". Well Said and Nice Job Daryl

[@vamajois]

Great interview Darryl

[@dlee4496]

I used to go to Strawberty's bar in queens all the time. Miss that place. Good to see him doing well.

[@MizTheDonGargon]

I wonder if I know you... used to be a regular at that douglaston joint too

[@CaliKidd1001]

Darryl I just met you on the bus you was so down to earth talk to me for 10 min and gave me and the bus driver a picture love him on the field but even a better person off the field all blessing 🤲🏾

[@scottkeimig8571]

I remember watching him play he hit the most majestic home runs I've ever seen in my life beautiful swing

[@dashboardf9661]

Thank you!! Hope for all!!

[@robertoplaza91]

Education of the streets , is a great education!! Big Yankees Fan !! Props to Mr Strawberry for overcoming life’s trials and tribulations !! Straw looks great!! God bless him and his family!! Great interview VLAD !!

[@STONESGAM]

I greatly enjoyed this interview and am happy for Darryl that he has turned his life around to such an extent. He is looking youthful and healthy at 62 years old after everything he has been through in his life. He doesn't dodge any questions about his past and gives his honest opinion on things without trying to be overly cautious or politically correct. If he hadn't had the drug issues I'm guessing he would be in the HOF but he still had a pretty amazing career as it was. And he is doing more important things off the field in the second half of his life.

[@Geelow_Swingin]

Great interview, one of the best ones I’ve seen and man can us guys relate to the things he said with great wisdom. New fan here, much respect Darryl Strawberry 🫡

[@brucestuckey7316]

Awesome! I met Darryl years ago when he played for the Jackson (MS) Mets back in the 80's.

[@bertlamboy3414]

Outstanding DS. God Bless You Brother. Congratulations on your # Being Hung Up in NY

[@dennisconnolly1]

What an amazing story, I had no idea. Thank you for sharing Vlad ..

[@janellechism5674]

Great interview Vlad. This is the first interview you have actually listened and let the interviewed talk❤😊

[@Detroit_Siggy.]

Mr. Strawberry... A Legend

[@ProtectTheBlack-W]

Mr Strawberry hehe😂

[@bleacherz7503]

With all the pain of being a Mets fan , a few players made it with worth it

[@bluehillz]

Thanks Darryl and Vlade for this one!

[@efrenwilliams9118]

When he hit it hard it went farther than anyone in baseball including Canseco and McGwire

[@bleacherz7503]

Yep, I saw a HR he hit in Baltimore - as a Yankees - that went as far to center field than any ball I’ve seen

[@HundoHands]

Moon shots

[@engell3707]

They didn’t had that statcast back then. He prolly owned records.

[@gregvasser6944]

I'm here living in St.louis, saw Darryl Strawberry & his wife at a mall once,I didn't approach them to bother them in there time of shopping, but other's did asking for autographs, wish I had now he is a legend& a great guy glad to see he got his life back in order& in good health.

[@MarkCzmic420]

Great interview Vlad. Growing up 🍓 and Doc where my fav players.

[@1117AJ]

In my opinion this is one of Vlad's best interviews.

[@vmackey11]

Such a great story. Not only did he have the best swing in the game but his humility is legend. I played ball with him as a kid in Fort Lee, great guy.

[@leejackmusic]

Thank you Vlad for these baseball interviews, I played my life and I use to hear about Darryl growing up in south central playing for Crenshaw, I also use to play at Rancho park, this guy is a legend 💯

[@Studio54.4]

Darryl I love you and get well soon. You were my favorite baseball player of all time.

[@Greg_C87]

Great interview

[@johncarella1836]

This guy was a Monster out on that field! Definitely deserves to be in the Hall! God bless Darryl and Family!

[@deedogtx]

Great story and interview.

[@BigMac785]

Thanks Vlad. One of my mlb heroes from when I was a kid.

[@engell3707]

I enjoyed the hell out of this interview. Please more.

[@LOUIE45SIX]

Great Interview and Conversation.

[@richardpgarcia6196]

I met him at Saddleback Church in Lake Forest CA orange county.

[@amfm8909]

Great interview. GREAT MAN!

[@bartvanbemmel9123]

Fantastic interview. Thanks so much for posting. Any chance you can ever land Ron Darling for an interview? He’s my favorite all-time player. 👊🏻❤️

[@stashingdough]

Fire interview

[@veniljackson47]

He is definitely up there with Ken Griffey Jr. with that beautiful, effortless but damn powerful swing

[@Den-xq1fn]

Fans would come early just to watch the essence of his magical swing! Just a God given gift!

[@brianclark641]

Such a great era of baseball, Great life transition…thank you Darryl

[@andydriftercardsslabsautos8712]

Vlad offering to be an intermediary for Straw and his estranged son is awesome. Love these baseball legends interviews.

[@RubenGarcia-rs6vk]

Great interview vlad im a huge baseball fan and hip hop fan can you do more baseball interviews loved the pete rose interview maybe another boxer or mma athelete im hooked bro I just saw you on drink champs your a great guest too

[@tianttaylor50]

A Goat for sure dammmmmm 62 years old dammmm bro you look 👀 healthy brother. 3 X Champion

[@kmoney860]

Great 😊 interview 👍 thanks vlad greatly appreciate it

[@luke1730]

So happy he mentioned Pete Rose like Dwight Gooden said about Pete…

[@CHEQQUEENSNBROOKLYNMF]

RIP DAVEY JOHNSON. UUUURRAAA. 1❤

[@koryeewyatt4264]

My favorite player growing up great interview

[@FittedInThe798]

My love of baseball and reason im.a mets fan was because I watched Daryl growing up. Pretending to be him at the plate. Amazing player and great person.

[@jasonmacdonald27]

LEGENDARY INTERVIEW 💪

[@tonyakillikelly6669]

Straw, I'm a lonnng time Mets Phan and your phan. I'm so happy to see you healthy and happy. I'll give you the Shea Stadium chant on more time: Daaa-rrrryyyyllll! Love U! 😍🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@amfm8909]

I liked the professionalism you exhibited throughout the interview VLAD

[@ronnierobinson7176]

I've never seen so many older black sports stars who have benefited from a peaceful protest from those who came before them and made it possible for them to be able to voice their opinions who doesn't understand that players today have the right to protest things that they don't agree with. I use to be a fan.

[@joeyblazeo]

Probably the best interview vlad did in years

[@jimlaregina]

It is wonderful to see a content Darryl Strawberry. Here's wishing him good health and happiness. Wow, could the man hit a baseball, but knowing there is more to life than that makes Mr. Strawberry a champion. A tip of the hat to the interviewer, to two reasons: 1. He LISTENS. Oh, how many interviews I turn off because the host won't shut up and let his or her guest talk. 2. Longtime fans of baseball and, in particular, the Mets, must be happy to see an interviewer who realizes Darryl Strawberry was not married to Dwight Gooden.

[@benedettomansueto4016]

Love Daryl Strawberry so much. 1986 New York Mets World Series champion 🇺🇲✝️❤️👑🇺🇲⚾,💍

[@jamesjackson2117]

The lucky Mets

[@benedettomansueto4016]

@@jamesjackson2117 try not to cry about it move forward please 👍✝️🙏✝️. Amen

[@jamesjackson2117]

@@benedettomansueto4016 try not to gloat about a lucky win

[@jamesjackson2117]

@@benedettomansueto4016 Red Sox 9 titles....Mets 2 titles and one of those were luck

[@tomdemay6147]

@@jamesjackson2117 Boston fans still butthurt about 86 that is too funny. fact you say Red Sox have 9 titles and you so wounded by this one loss is credit to Mets.

[@vinnyciccone3259]

He’s the embodiment that u don’t have to be a product of your environment. Salute to him and his mother 🫡

[@keithkellogg5325]

I’m glad to see Darryl you turned out to be a good man

[@eugenestrawberry1835]

My favorite player

[@nofameculture]

💯 Amazing interview

[@talayabarnett3220]

Love Darryl Strawberry!!

[@randallsmith100]

My favorite player as a kid ..

[@CHEQQUEENSNBROOKLYNMF]

GOD BLESS HER. STRAW DOGG. 1❤

[@daniellecardona5206]

Man i remmeber straw he was good player thats foreal. Brings back memories when i was a kid playing baseball running the bases crazy just to get a homer good times.

[@keeponrollin7922]

Favorite swing of all time,hope to see rickey henderson interview one day as well.

[@drm1072]

one of my favorite players

[@billymadison8036]

As far as I'm concerned, the best swing ever. My favorite player of all time. I believe if they were able to measure the homer he hit in Montreal that it would be the longest ever hit

[@oscaragressott5481]

Wow great interview 👏 that's a Man!!!

[@jeffchoyus]

my fave player growing up!

[@marcuscoffey9535]

This was taken DIRECTLY from Wikipedia. I know because I was on the site while watching the interview 😆.

[@Thomas-fk3cw]

Was it really? Hah. Vlad'a interviews always seem choppy. Vlad just says ,"ok" to an answer and there's little or no transition or conversation about the answer, he just chops on to the next subject. Feels like he is just following Wikipedia chronologically. 😂

[@ron8979]

Vlad, shouldnt your title say 4x world series champion in title?

[@luckap79]

This was super dope !! 🍓⚾️🧢