- Born
- Birth nameDwight Eugene Gooden
- Nicknames
- Doctor K
- Doc Gooden
- Height6′ 3″ (1.91 m)
- Dwight Gooden was born on November 16, 1964 in Tampa, Florida, USA. He is known for Ruthless People (1986), 1986 National League Championship Series (1986) and 1988 National League Championship Series (1988). He has been married to Monique Moore since January 24, 2009. They have two children. He was previously married to Monica Harris.
- SpousesMonique Moore(January 24, 2009 - present) (filed for divorce, 2 children)Monica Harris(November 21, 1987 - August 17, 2004) (divorced, 4 children)
- ParentsElla Mae GoodenDan Gooden
- Sweeping curveball
- Number 16 jersey with the New York Mets
- Won the 1985 NL Cy Young Award while playing for the NY Mets.
- Retired from baseball in 2000.
- Threw a no-hitter for the Yankees against the Seattle Mariners in the 1996 season.
- Pitcher for New York Mets (1984-1994), New York Yankees (1996-1997 and 2000), Cleveland Indians (1998-1999), Houston Astros (2000) and Tampa Devil Rays (2000).
- Named to 4 National League All Star Teams (1984-1986 and 1988).
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