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Sitting in the media room before his No. 18 jersey was retired by the New York Mets at Citi Field on Saturday afternoon, Darryl Strawberry was jokingly

Former New York Mets outfielder Darryl Strawberry acknowledges fans during ceremony to retire his number at Citi Field, Saturday, June 1, 2024, in New York. adamant that this would be the last press conference that would be centered around him.

“I came close to losing my life,” Strawberry said. “But I’m sitting here today because it’s a gift from the Lord, and I don’t take it for granted. I came very close. I almost . But I’m here. I’m grateful. I’m here to celebrate.” Former New York Mets outfielder Darryl Strawberry acknowledges fans during ceremony to retire his number at Citi Field, Saturday, June 1, 2024, in New York.

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