About Darrell

• Attended Locke High School in Los Angeles California where he played baseball with Hall of Fame players Eddie Murray and Ozzie Smith.

• Attended Arizona State University on a baseball scholarship and helped them win a national championship by pitching a 3-hit SHUT-OUT in the semi-finals of the 1977 NCAA College World Series

• Signed a professional contract with the Minnesota Twins after being drafted in the 9th Round

• In his first professional game while pitching for the Orlando Twins, he pitched a no-hitter.

• After pitching just 10 minor league games, he was called up on June 3, 1978 to the Major Leagues and won his first Major League start against the Detroit Tigers.

• Pitched for 5 years in the Major Leagues before his career ended at the age of 27 years old due to an arm injury.

• From 1983 to 1986, he went through major depression and substance abuse due to the loss of his career.

• In 1986, he received treatment for his addiction and depression and began his road to recovery.

• From 1986 to today, he has remained free from all mind altering substances and has dedicated his life to helping the youth.

• Darrell founded and incorporated the 10-20 Club and has worked with thousands of teens since 1988.

• He is currently president and founder of the 10-20 Club Inc. - a program that works with youth who are 10 to 20 years of age.

• He has worked as an independent contractor with the Downey Unified School District since 1995.

• As a result of his efforts, he has received a number of awards and has been recognized as a leader in providing services to the at-risk community.

• He has been married since 1999 and is a father to two daughters.