A Moment of Gratitude: Darryl Strawberry's Health Update
It’s not every day that you hear a story as inspiring as this one. New York Mets legend Darryl Strawberry gave his fans a much-needed update after experiencing a heart attack on Monday, March 11. And let me tell you, his words radiate hope and gratitude.
In a heartfelt Instagram post, Darryl expressed his deep appreciation for life and faith. “Praising God for His amazing grace and loving mercy in saving my life this evening from a heart attack,” he wrote. “I am so happy and honored to report that all is well. So thankful for the medical team and staff at St. Joseph West in Lake St. Louis for responding so quickly and bringing me through a stent-procedure that has brought my heart to total restoration!!! Your prayers are so absolutely appreciated as I continue to recover, in Jesus Name! #savedbyHisgrace”
A Special Birthday Surprise
What makes this story even more touching? The update came just in time for Darryl's 62nd birthday, celebrated on Tuesday, March 12. Fans, former teammates, and friends rallied around him, sending waves of support and love. “Wow! Praying for your complete recovery, Darryl!” one commenter wrote, echoing the sentiments of many others. Another fan chimed in, “Good God … preserved my brother!!! Stay rested and re-energized family! Much love.”
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A Legacy on the Field
Darryl's journey in baseball is nothing short of legendary. He led the New York Mets to a World Series victory in 1986 and added two more World Series wins with the New York Yankees in 1996 and 1999. Just this January, the Mets announced that his jersey number, along with that of fellow icon Dwight “Doc” Gooden, would be retired—a testament to his lasting impact on the sport.
Reflecting on his time with the Mets, Darryl shared some poignant memories. “I hope [the fans] have tremendous joy, the memories of what it was like watching us play because it was a lot of joy playing there, for myself and I’m quite sure for Doc,” he said. He went on to describe how Shea Stadium transformed during his rookie season. “When I look back and reflect on it, and I look back at my rookie season and realize how empty Shea Stadium was, and then after that rookie season, it was never empty. It was a stadium that was full of fans. The most important thing that I want them to know is we love them.”
A New Chapter: Beyond the Diamond
After his illustrious career in baseball, Darryl has dedicated his life to helping others. He’s opened rehabilitation centers and a ministry in Florida, continuing to make a difference off the field. “I had to take the uniform off and realize that I wasn’t a baseball player anymore, and I needed to go in a different direction and find out about life and find out about who I am and what I can do to make a difference to help so many other people,” he explained. “Once I went on that journey, I found great joy and great peace in that.”
