At just 20 years old, Dwight “Doc” Gooden, pitcher for the New York Mets, won the Cy Young Award, becoming the youngest pitcher in Major League Baseball history to earn the honor.
In the 1985 season, Gooden dominated with a 24-4 record, a 1.53 ERA, and 268 strikeouts, solidifying one of the greatest single-season performances ever by a pitcher. His achievement marked a major moment for African Americans in professional baseball.
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