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This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 20 January 2025. American baseball player and coach (born 1963) For the American musician, see Mark McGuire (musician). Baseball player Mark McGwire McGwire with the San Diego Padres in 2017 First baseman Born: (1963-10-01) October 1, 1963 (age 61) Pomona, California, U.S. Batted: Right Threw: Right MLB ...
McGwire played college baseball for the USC Trojans, and set a school record with 32 home runs in his junior year. [3] He played for the United States national team in the 1984 Summer Olympics before being selected by the A's in the first round of the 1984 draft. [4] In two-plus years in the minor leagues, McGwire hit 48 home runs. [3]
Among Eisen's notable achievements while at ESPN was breaking the news of St. Louis slugger Mark McGwire's retirement from baseball in 2001 on SportsCenter. Days later, he sat down with McGwire for an exclusive interview elaborating on the decision.
READ MORE: Relive the record-shattering home run Mark McGwire hit 18 years ago. While playing for the St. Louis Cardinals, McGwire broke the home run record with famous No. 62 in 1998 -- a moment ...
Mark McGwire connected on a fastball from Chicago Cubs starter Steve Trachsel and sent a missile over the left field wall for his 62nd home run, surpassing Roger Maris' single-season record at the ...
Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa's historic homer chase remembered 20 years later by Aaron Judge, Nelson Cruz and others
On October 4, by homering off Wilfredo Rodríguez in the 159th game of the season, Bonds tied the previous record of 70 set by Mark McGwire—which McGwire set in the 162nd game in 1998. [84] [85] He then broke the record by hitting numbers 71 and 72 the following night off Chan Ho Park. [86] Bonds added his 73rd off Dennis Springer on October 7.
McGwire crossing home plate on May 18, 1998 for his 17th home run of the season. Speculation on the potential of McGwire or Griffey breaking Roger Maris' home run record was a popular story heading into spring training, and was even promoted by MLB, in an effort to draw fans back to the game who felt disenfranchised by the 1994 strike that prematurely ended the season and led to the ...