Darryl Strawberry is remembered by many New Yorkers as one of the greatest players in Mets history, helping lead the franchise to a World Series title and becoming one of baseball’s most prolific home run hitters.<\/p>\n
But away from the game, his life has been marked by personal struggles and redemption.<\/p>\n
Over the years, Strawberry has battled substance abuse, endured multiple divorces, faced two cancer diagnoses and recently recovered from a heart attack.<\/p>\n
Today, he says his faith has given him a new purpose.<\/p>\n
Alongside his wife, Tracy, Strawberry is an ordained minister who spends much of the year speaking at churches, schools, prisons, hospitals and conferences.<\/p>\n
His journey is the focus of his new book, \u201cAnother Life: Discovering the Healing Power of Purpose on My Long Journey from Player to Preacher,\u201d which reflects on his path from baseball star to preacher.<\/p>\n
Strawberry joined \u201cMornings On 1\u201d to discuss his career, his personal transformation and the message of hope he hopes readers take from his story.<\/p>\n
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