Sporting hero Lenny ‘The Dude” Dykstra is a tour-de-force. He has played for the monumental New York Mets and the Philidelphia Phillies. Never surrendering, always pushing the boundaries, Dykstra will be remembered as one of MLB’s greatest players. Born and raised in California, Dykstra signed to the Mets in the mid-1980s. Fellow teammate Billy Beane famously noted that Dykstra was “perfectly designed, emotionally” for the game and that he had “no concept of failure.” A testament to his outstanding gameplay, Dykstra become an unstoppable force on the field.

Taking his career to the next level, Dykstra was famously named three-time All-Star and took home the World Series championship title while playing for the Mets. Energetic, focused and all about the game, Dykstra was born to play baseball. Renowned for turning games around, Dykstra often beat the odds and claimed the victory. While playing for the Philadelphia Phillies, Dykstra was at the top of his game. A showman and invincible team player, Dykstra’s dominance in the field was enviable.

Since leaving his baseball career behind, Dykstra has led an extraordinary life. From spending time in a California state prison to becoming a New York Times bestselling author, Dykstra continues to beat the odds. His autobiography ‘House of Nails: A Memoir of Life on the Edge,’ debuted at number 11 on the chart. With regular appearances on the Barstool Sports’ podcast ‘Locker Room Talk’ and ‘The Howard Stern Show,’ Dykstra continues to raise the profile of his sport and personal endeavours.