Leonard Kyle Dykstra is an American former professional baseball center fielder who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Mets (1985–1989) and Philadelphia Phillies (1989–1996). Dykstra was a three-time All-Star and won a World Series championship as a member of the 1986 Mets. Since retirement, Dykstra has been mired in financial and legal troubles. In 2009, he filed for bankruptcy. In 2011, he was arrested and charged with bankruptcy fraud, followed by grand theft auto and drug possession charges on an unrelated case, as well as indecent exposure. He served 6+1⁄2 months in federal prison.
Dykstra in 2016
Dykstra in 1986
The Philadelphia Phillies are an American professional baseball team based in Philadelphia. The Phillies compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member of the National League (NL) East Division. Since 2004, the team's home stadium has been Citizens Bank Park, located in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
The 1888 Philadelphia Quakers team
Grover Cleveland Alexander, Phillies pitcher from 1911 to 1917 and again in the 1930 season
Shibe Park, renamed Connie Mack Stadium in 1953, was the Phillies' home field from 1938 to 1970.
Robin Roberts, Phillies' pitcher from 1948 to 1961
