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Doc Gooden honored by the Winning Beyond Winning Foundation

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http://www.examiner.com/baseball-history-in-new-york/dwight-gooden-inducted-into-winning-beyond-winning-s-winner-s-circle

Despite his trials and tribulations, Gooden is one of the most revered and appreciated sports figures in New York history. He was honored this past week by the Winning Beyond Winning Foundation. Check the link to read the story and see photos of Gooden, Ralph Terry, Ron Swoboda and other players who were in attendance.

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  • blu62vetteblu62vette Posts: 11,923 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Nice story, this guy is truly loved in NY.
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  • DeutscherGeistDeutscherGeist Posts: 2,990 ✭✭✭✭
    Yes, a loved player! Its funny, we were just discussing him on the board a few days ago when I purchased his rookie card.

    His card prices are close to those of HOFers. They are not priced particularly cheap as far as 80s cards go. Its all because people simply like him.
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  • fiveninerfiveniner Posts: 4,111 ✭✭✭
    Doc could have been one of the best.Like Lorenzo in the Bronx Tale said"Wasted Talent"I still love to watch old clips of him pitching.
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  • hhmag70hhmag70 Posts: 2,107


    << <i>Doc could have been one of the best.Like Lorenzo in the Bronx Tale said"Wasted Talent"I still love to watch old clips of him pitching. >>




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  • metrothememetrotheme Posts: 548
    I remember when Gooden his his baseball "low" in the late 90's, I picked up his 84 Topps Traded in NR/MT condition for $.50. Even though it doesn't book for alot now, I was geeked to be able to own a card that I routinely saw sell for over $100.

    Gooden received the most attention throughout the night and there were many established MLB players there.



    << <i>Yes, a loved player! Its funny, we were just discussing him on the board a few days ago when I purchased his rookie card.

    His card prices are close to those of HOFers. They are not priced particularly cheap as far as 80s cards go. Its all because people simply like him. >>

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