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20 facts about Doc Gooden's 20 wins at age 20

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To celebrate the anniversary of Dwight Gooden becoming the youngest pitcher in MLB to win 20 games, ESPN.com presents 20 facts about the enigmatic former Mets star.
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    • Former writer at The Bakersfield Californian
    • Graduate of San Diego State University
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Dwight Gooden made baseball history 30 years ago Tuesday, becoming the youngest major league pitcher to win 20 games in a season.