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Darryl Strawberry, Sr.
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Convicted of
Darryl Strawberry was an eight-time MLB All-Star outfielder, best known for his years with the New York Mets and New York Yankees. He pleaded guilty in February 1995 to one federal count of income tax evasion, admitting he had failed to report approximately $350,000 in income earned from autograph signings, memorabilia sales, card shows, and other personal promotional appearances between 1986 and 1990 — resulting in more than $100,000 in unpaid federal taxes. As part of his plea agreement, he agreed to pay more than $430,000 in back taxes and penalties.
Original sentence
Pleaded guilty on February 10, 1995 to one count of income tax evasion. Sentenced on April 24, 1995 to three years' probation, conditioned upon six months' home confinement and 100 hours of community service. No prison time was imposed.
Post-pardon activity
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Subsequent News Mentions(1)
Day 292· 7 November 2025
Trump pardoned former baseball star Darryl Strawberry, an eight-time All-Star who pleaded guilty to tax evasion in 1995 and was sentenced to six months of home confinement.
Further Reading(5)
Trump pardons ex-MLB star Strawberry on tax evasion, drug charges — ESPN
7 November 2025
Trump pardons MLB great Darryl Strawberry on 1995 tax evasion charge — CNN
7 November 2025
Darryl Strawberry's long path to a tax conviction and Trump pardon — Forbes
14 November 2025
Former Mets slugger thanks Trump for pardon during sermon at Tulsa church — Washington Times
23 November 2025
Ex-Mets star Darryl Strawberry talks Trump pardon during church sermon — Fox News
23 November 2025