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New York Mets pitcher Dwight “Doc” Gooden sits in the dugout during the first inning of the Mets game against the Colorado Rockies at Shea Stadium in New York, Friday, August 27
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Dwight Gooden, going the distance in the Mets' 3-0 victory over San Francisco at Shea Stadium en route to his 13th consecutive win, whiffs 16 batters to become the first National League
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FILE - Former New York Mets' Dwight Gooden during Old-Timers' Day ceremony before a baseball game between the Colorado Rockies and the New York Mets on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in New
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Mets Retire Willie Mays's Number at Old-Timers Day - The New York Times
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Dwight Gooden on his recovery, Hall of Fame week and his regrets
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Jacob deGrom is better than ever as Mets make playoff push - Sports Illustrated
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Mets retire Willie Mays' No. 24 as Old-Timers' Day returns
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Dwight Gooden to Pitch in New York Mets' Old Timers' Game - Sports Illustrated New York Mets News, Analysis and More
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New York Mets Old Timers Day in photos and moments