Darryl Strawberry helps Duane Reade celebrate 50 years

NEW YORK — Famed Mets baseball player Darryl Strawberry is expected to join the "One Shot At A Million" festivities today, which is part of Duane Reade's 50th anniversary celebration.

The event will take place at Duane Reade at 40 Wall St. and Chase Manhattan Plaza from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

At the retailer's 50th anniversary celebration, which will include a special appearance by Strawberry, the winner of Duane Reade's 50th anniversary contest will have a chance to choose 1-of-50 bags, one of which contains a check for $1 million and the other 49 a check for $5,000.

As part of the festivities, New York deejay/rapper and producer, DJ Clue, will MC the event, which also will include a giveaway of 50 pairs of New York Mets tickets, product sampling and distribution of special offers to the public.