Overview

• Mo Vaughn confirmed he used human growth hormone (HGH) to recover from a degenerative knee injury during his MLB career.
• The former MVP admitted to injecting HGH in his knee, citing efforts to extend his playing career despite ongoing injuries.
• Vaughn was named in the 2007 Mitchell Report for purchasing HGH three times in 2001, years before MLB banned the substance in 2005.
• He played 12 seasons in MLB, primarily with the Boston Red Sox, and earned a spot in the Red Sox Hall of Fame in 2008.
• Vaughn's injuries, including a ruptured biceps tendon and knee issues, ultimately led to his retirement from professional baseball in 2003.