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By Algore Rythms

Updated 18 March 2023

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Desc	Lenny Dykstra waves to a crowd in 2016.
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American baseball player

Lenny Dykstra is ...

Alive

Born	10 February 1963 in Santa Ana
Age	60 years, 2 months

Sex or gender	male
Country of citizenship	United States of America
Child	Cutter Dykstra and Luke Dykstra
Occupation	baseball player
Residence	Encino
Country for sport	United States of America
Sport	baseball
Member of sports team	New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies and Norfolk Tides
Educated at	Garden Grove High School

About Lenny Dykstra

Lenny Dykstra: The Rise and Fall of a Baseball Star

Lenny Dykstra was born on February 10, 1963, in Santa Ana, California. He was a talented baseball player from a young age, and his skills on the field earned him a spot on the New York Mets in 1985. Dykstra quickly became a fan favorite, known for his aggressive style of play and his ability to get on base.

Over the next few years, Dykstra became one of the most successful players in the league. He helped lead the Mets to a World Series victory in 1986, and was named to the All-Star team three times. Dykstra's success on the field was matched by his off-field antics, which included partying, womanizing, and gambling.

In 1990, Dykstra was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies, where he continued to play at a high level. He was named to the All-Star team again in 1994, and helped lead the Phillies to the World Series in 1993. However, Dykstra's personal life was beginning to spiral out of control. He was arrested for drunk driving in 1991, and was involved in a number of other legal and financial troubles over the next few years.

Dykstra retired from baseball in 1996, but his troubles were far from over. He became involved in a number of business ventures, including a car wash chain and a magazine, but many of these ventures failed. Dykstra was also involved in a number of legal disputes, including a bankruptcy case and a lawsuit with former teammate Mitch Williams.

In 2011, Dykstra was arrested on a number of charges, including grand theft auto and drug possession. He was sentenced to three years in prison, and was released in 2013. Since then, Dykstra has continued to make headlines for his controversial behavior, including a feud with former teammate Ron Darling and a bizarre appearance on the Dr. Phil show.

Despite his many troubles, Lenny Dykstra remains a beloved figure in the world of baseball. His aggressive style of play and his ability to get on base made him a fan favorite, and his success on the field earned him a place in baseball history. However, his personal demons ultimately led to his downfall, and his legacy is a cautionary tale about the dangers of fame and fortune.

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