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Janice · 04-14-2003, 01:40 AM

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Darryl Strawberry Talks About Jail Time

NEW YORK (AP) - Former baseball star Darryl Strawberry, who was released from prison last week, says serving time made all the difference in his battle with substance abuse.

"Being incarcerated is a whole different world compared to being free," he told the New York Post. "When you ride up to the prison and you know you're going behind the gate, it's a whole different feeling inside."

The eight-time All-Star who won World Series titles with the New York Yankees and New York Mets was released from Gainesville Correctional Institution in Florida last week after serving 11 months of an 18-month prison sentence for violating probation on cocaine possession charges.

Strawberry said his prison time had a greater effect on him than his stays in rehabilitation centers, the Post reported Sunday.

"I needed to be incarcerated," he said. "I wouldn't wish it on anybody, but certain people have to go through certain channels to be able to come to grips with themselves - and that was me."

Strawberry, 41, hit 335 homers during a 17-year major league career that ended in 1999. Strawberry also played for Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Along with drug problems, he has been treated for colon and stomach cancer. Recent tests showed no signs of the disease.

Brian · 04-14-2003, 01:54 AM

Thanks for the news. It's a shame he's retired from baseball.

isiahthomas · 04-14-2003, 11:28 AM

When is this guy gonna wake up? I hope prison did do him some good. Only reason why he went back to prison is because he was using drugs in the rehabilitation center he was in in Florida. He also had sex with one of the employees there. Drugs is the downfall of so many celebrities.

Pitooey · 04-14-2003, 09:30 PM

I will always LOVE Darryl Strawberry 4 ever and ever.

04-14-2003, 01:40 AM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Darryl Strawberry Talks About Jail Time http://apnews.excite.com/article/200...D7QCSLD01.html Darryl Strawberry Talks About Jail Time NEW YORK (AP) - Former baseball star Darryl Strawberry, who was released from prison last week, says serving time made all the difference in his battle with substance abuse. "Being incarcerated is a whole different world compared to being free," he told the New York Post. "When you ride up to the prison and you know you're going behind the gate, it's a whole different feeling inside." The eight-time All-Star who won World Series titles with the New York Yankees and New York Mets was released from Gainesville Correctional Institution in Florida last week after serving 11 months of an 18-month prison sentence for violating probation on cocaine possession charges. Strawberry said his prison time had a greater effect on him than his stays in rehabilitation centers, the Post reported Sunday. "I needed to be incarcerated," he said. "I wouldn't wish it on anybody, but certain people have to go through certain channels to be able to come to grips with themselves - and that was me." Strawberry, 41, hit 335 homers during a 17-year major league career that ended in 1999. Strawberry also played for Los Angeles and San Francisco. Along with drug problems, he has been treated for colon and stomach cancer. Recent tests showed no signs of the disease.

04-14-2003, 09:30 PM	#4
Pitooey Member Forum Star Join Date: Feb 15, 2001 Location: Rocking in Transylvania. Posts: 15,042	I will always LOVE Darryl Strawberry 4 ever and ever.
	__________________ Pitooey... AKA JennyLee - I love the Monkees all over again! *SAY NO TO DRUGS* Jesus saves...

04-14-2003, 01:54 AM	#2
Brian Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Jun 23, 2001 Posts: 20,451	Thanks for the news. It's a shame he's retired from baseball.

04-14-2003, 11:28 AM	#3
isiahthomas Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Aug 20, 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 10,704	When is this guy gonna wake up? I hope prison did do him some good. Only reason why he went back to prison is because he was using drugs in the rehabilitation center he was in in Florida. He also had sex with one of the employees there. Drugs is the downfall of so many celebrities.