New York Mets legend Darryl Strawberry is recovering from a heart attack, according to a post on his Instagram account early Tuesday morning. Strawberry’s social media post included a photo of himself in a St. Louis hospital.
“Praising God for His amazing grace and loving mercy in saving my life this evening from a heart attack,” Strawberry wrote. “I am so happy and honored to report that all is well. So thankful for the medical team and staff at St. Joseph West in Lake St. Louis for responding so quickly and bringing me through a stent-procedure that has brought my heart to total restoration!!! Your prayers are so absolutely appreciated as I continue to recover, in Jesus Name! #savedbyHisgrace”
A nine-time All-Star, Strawberry won three World Series, one with the Mets and two with the New York Yankees at the end of his career, which was derailed by drug problems.
Strawberry turned 62 on Tuesday. His No. 18 jersey is scheduled to be retired by the Mets on June 1, in recognition of his role as one of the offensive dynamos that powered the 1986 World Series team.
“On behalf of the entire organization we are sending positive thoughts to Darryl Strawberry, his wife Tracy and his entire family after last night’s heart attack,” Mets owners Steve and Alex Cohen said in a statement. “Darryl was in Port St. Lucie working with the team as a guest instructor just a few weeks ago. We are looking forward to Straw’s speedy recovery and welcoming him for his number retirement ceremony on June 1.”
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