Dwight Gooden by Mea Johnson

1986

meajohnson8_ — 2023-12-04 04:33:32 UTC

Dwight Gooden was a pitcher for the New York Mets. He receives early success in his baseball career being awarded with Rookie of the Year award and Cy Young award in his first full baseball season.

1987

meajohnson8_ — 2023-12-04 04:46:07 UTC

Gooden enters rehab acknowledging his addiction to cocaine. This is the beginning of the Public's knowledge of his substance abuse.

1994

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Gooden is suspended from baseball for the entire season due to testing positive for cocaine use.

2002

meajohnson8_ — 2023-12-04 04:52:36 UTC

Gooden was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in Tampa Florida. He had a open container of alcohol in his car.

2019

meajohnson8_ — 2023-12-04 04:57:01 UTC

Still after almost a decade Gooden is still battling with substance abuse. Most recently getting arrested in New Jersey for driving under the influence (DUI).