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Introducing "The Jimmy Rex Show,” hosted by Jimmy Rex, the founder of "We Are The They.” Jimmy unveils the stories and insights of the world's most captivating personalities on the show. Engage in conversations with global leaders, pioneering thinkers, and exceptional people who are living extraordinary lives.
#652 - Dwight "Doc" Gooden - All-Time Great Pitcher Shares How He Beat His Addictions And Found Sobriety
The Jimmy Rex Show
39 minutes
1 month ago
#652 - Dwight "Doc" Gooden - All-Time Great Pitcher Shares How He Beat His Addictions And Found Sobriety
Dwight “Doc” Gooden sits down with Jimmy to open up about life on and off the mound—rising from teenage phenom to Cy Young & Triple Crown winner, the wild ride of the ’86 Mets, and the redemption arc that followed years of addiction. Doc shares why missing the 1986 World Series parade became a turning point, how therapy (starting in 2019) helped him finally forgive himself, and the daily practices that keep him sober today.
They trade stories from the Yankees–Red Sox 2004 ALCS, debate Gary Sheffield’s Hall of Fame case, and compare Doc’s instant impact to today’s fireballers like Paul Skenes. Doc relives his 1996 Yankees no-hitter—pitched the day before his father’s surgery—and reflects on loyalty to both Mets and Yankees, his love for speaking to young people, and being present for his kids and grandkids. If you love baseball, resilience, and real talk about growth, this one’s special.
00:00 Introduction 02:00 Yankees–Red Sox memories & Gary Sheffield’s legacy 06:00 The ’86 Mets and life in the spotlight 10:30 Addiction, missing the parade, and hitting rock bottom 16:00 Choosing sobriety and healing through therapy 25:00 The rise: Rookie years, Cy Young, and peak dominance 27:00 Throwing a no-hitter for his dad in 1996 33:00 Life after baseball & lessons in redemption 38:00 Outro
The Jimmy Rex Show
Introducing "The Jimmy Rex Show,” hosted by Jimmy Rex, the founder of "We Are The They.” Jimmy unveils the stories and insights of the world's most captivating personalities on the show. Engage in conversations with global leaders, pioneering thinkers, and exceptional people who are living extraordinary lives.
