Dwight Gooden Baseball Card 1987 Fleer #15 PSA Grade Near Mint, See Photos - Includes FREE SHIPPING. Note sports memorabilia projected $30 Billion revenue in 2030 with returns on investment about 6% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR). 

Dwight "Doc" Gooden, a pitching phenomenon for the New York Mets in the mid-1980s, captivated baseball fans with his electrifying fastball and devastating curveball, aptly nicknamed "Lord Charles." Bursting onto the scene in 1984 at just 19 years old, he earned Rookie of the Year honors and quickly established himself as a dominant force, leading the league in strikeouts. His remarkable 1985 season saw him win the Cy Young Award and the pitching Triple Crown, solidifying his status as one of the game's brightest stars. However, Gooden's career trajectory was sadly altered by his struggles with cocaine and alcohol addiction. Despite flashes of brilliance and a no-hitter pitched with the Yankees in 1996, his personal battles led to suspensions and inconsistency, ultimately overshadowing his immense talent and prematurely ending a career that held so much promise.