Trivia

In October 1998 he was diagnosed with colon cancer. He has recovered successfully.

Darryl and wife, Charisse Strawberry, have three children: son Jordan, daughters Jade 4 and Jewel.

Career was ended in 2000 after testing positive for cocaine.

Son Darryl Jr. (D.J.) was picked by the Phoenix Suns 59th overall in the 2007 NBA Draft out of Maryland, but has never played in the NBA. In a nationally-televised game against St. Vincent-St. Mary High School, he held LeBron James to 33% shooting, and forced him to commit 7 turnovers.

Outfielder for the New York Mets (1983-1990), Los Angeles Dodgers (1991-1993), San Francisco Giants (1994) and New York Yankees (1995-1999).

Diagnosed with colon cancer. (October 1, 1998)

The New York Mets chose Strawberry with the first pick in the June 1980 amateur draft and paid him a $200,000 bonus to forego a college scholarship.

Book with wife, Charisse Strawberry: "Recovering Life".

New York Mets All-Time Walks Leader (580).

Named to Baseball Digest magazine's 1983 Rookie All-Star Team.

New York Mets All-Time Strikeouts Leader (960).

(March 17, 1994) Son Jordan born.

(May 20, 1995) Daughter Jade born.

Father Henry Strawberry was a postal worker; mother Ruby, a secretary.

Strawberry sentenced to 18 months in state prison. (April 29, 2002)

New York Mets All-Time Runs Leader (662).

New York Mets All-Time Homerun Leader (252).

New York Mets All-Time RBI Leader (733).

Made major league debut on 6 May 1983.

New York Mets All-Time Intentional Walks Leader (108).

New York Mets All-Time Extra-Base Hits Leader (469).

New York Mets All-Time Runs Created Leader (728).