Former MLB star Darryl Strawberry recently suffered a heart attack, shocking fans and loved ones alike. The news of his health scare serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of life, especially for those who have battled addiction and other personal demons.
Strawberry has been open about his struggles with substance abuse and legal issues throughout his career. Despite these challenges, he has managed to turn his life around and become an advocate for others facing similar battles. His recovery from this latest setback will undoubtedly be a testament to his strength and resilience.
“The doctor said I need to take some time off and relax,” Strawberry said via telephone. “I have a monitor that I have to wear right now so the doctors can keep up with me.”
Strawberry suffered the heart attack Monday evening that required him to spend his 62nd birthday in a hospital bed -- but he received prompt treatment and was released Wednesday evening. According to Strawberry, the doctors believe his heart problems occurred five days earlier. His heart rate was at 40 percent when he entered St. Joseph Hospital West in Lake St. Louis in Missouri.
Injuries and off-the-field issues marred the later years of the contract following Strawberry’s All-Star 1991 season. The Dodgers ended up buying out his contract and releasing Strawberry in May 1994, setting off a baseball odyssey that took the former star to San Francisco, back to New York with the Yankees, and even the independent St. Paul Saints in 1996.
The day before Strawberry experienced his heart attack, he was speaking to a group of students at a Fellowship of Christian Athletes banquet in Indiana.
"God is doing amazing things with FCA," said Darryl in a post on Instagram. "Through this organization, lives are being transformed, athletes are finding purpose and meaning, and communities are being impacted. God’s hand is evident in the growth and success of FCA, and it is truly inspiring to witness the impact it has on individuals and the world of sports."
Strawberry achieved legendary status during his seven years with the New York Mets, starting in 1983. He later played for the Dodgers and Giants, and ended his baseball career with an impressive five-year stint with the Yankees.
His career was affected by a battle with drug and alcohol issues for which he was suspended three times. He sought help at the Smithers Center and the Betty Ford Center. He was also forced to miss the 1998 World Series as he underwent treatment for colon cancer.
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