Gooden was banned by Major League Baseball in 1995 after failing a drug test. He joined the Yankees the next year, winning the World Series with them in 1996 and 2000 before retiring in 2001. Following his retirement, he was arrested multiple times in Florida. In February 2009, he was charged with armed robbery after police said he had pointed a gun at another man during a traffic stop. In May 2010, he was also charged with felony battery after being accused of hitting his girlfriend during an argument. In November 2011, he pleaded guilty to criminal possession of a firearm and was sentenced to one year of probation. During his time with the Yankees, Gooden helped lead New York to the World Series in both 1996 and 2000. He went 21-4 that season helping the Yankees win their first championship since 1962. In the 1996 World Series against Atlanta Braves, he had a record of 3-1 with a 2.44 ERA. The Yankees lost the series 4-3. In the 2000 World Series against San Diego Padres, he had a record of 1-1 with a 0.94 ERA. After his retirement, Gooden was arrested for armed robbery, battery, and drug charges. He failed two drug tests while with the Yankees, resulting in his ban. On January 24, 2009, it was reported that Gooden had been shot in the stomach several times during a robbery attempt in South Florida.