One, in Game 3 off of Dodgers righthander Jay Howell in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Athletics a 2-1 win. It was McGwire's only hit of the Series.
In game 1 of the 1988 World Series, Kirk Gibsonof the Los Angeles Dodgers hit a game-winning home run. He hit it off Oakland Athletics closer Dennis Eckersley.
Most Runs Scored in a World Series through 1988: Reggie Jackson in 1977 - 10. Most RBIs in a World Series through 1988: Bobby Richardson in 1960 - 12. Most HRs in a World Series through 1988: Reggie Jackson in 1977 - 5. Most BBs in a World Series through 1988: Babe Ruth in 1926 and Gene Tenace in 1973 - 11. Most Ks in a World Series through 1988: Willie Wilson in 1980 - 12.
Most Runs Scored in a World Series through 1988: Reggie Jackson in 1977 - 10. Most RBIs in a World Series through 1988: Bobby Richardson in 1960 - 12. Most HRs in a World Series through 1988: Reggie Jackson in 1977 - 5. Most BBs in a World Series through 1988: Babe Ruth in 1926 and Gene Tenace in 1973 - 11. Most Ks in a World Series through 1988: Willie Wilson in 1980 - 12.
Most Runs Scored in a World Series through 1988: Reggie Jackson in 1977 - 10. Most RBIs in a World Series through 1988: Bobby Richardson in 1960 - 12. Most HRs in a World Series through 1988: Reggie Jackson in 1977 - 5. Most BBs in a World Series through 1988: Babe Ruth in 1926 and Gene Tenace in 1973 - 11. Most Ks in a World Series through 1988: Willie Wilson in 1980 - 12.
Home - ABC TV series - was created on 1988-01-04.
In 1998, Mark McGwire broke Maris' record by nine home runs. McGwire hit 70 and Maris hit 61.
1) Frank Tanana gave up 7 home runs to McGwire and 1 to Aaron. 2) Charlie Hough gave up 3 home runs to McGwire and 1 to Aaron. 3) Don Sutton gave up 2 home runs to both McGwire and Aaron.
The groundskeeper Tom Forneris retrieved Mark McGwire's home run ball number 62 (1998). The baseball was returned to McGwire, and was later sent to the baseball HOF in Cooperstown.
Mark McGwire broke Roger Maris' single season home run record of 61 in 1998. McGwire would finish the year with 70 home runs setting the new single season home run record. In 2001 Barry Bonds broke this record by hitting 73 home runs.
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Mark McGwire home run baseballsThe year Mark McGwire broke Roger Maris's record in 1998 McGwire hit 70 Home runs, and hit 65 the following year in 1999. Mark McGwire's 63rd Home Run ball sold for $50,000. at the same auction that saw McGwire's 70th Home Run ball sell at a record $3 million in 1999. Keep in mind this is also before the steroid scandal, and both baseballs might sell at a much lower price today.The groundskeeper Tom Forneris retrieved Mark McGwire's home run ball number 62 (1998). The baseball was returned to McGwire, and was later sent to the baseball HOF in Cooperstown.
Kirk Gibson. His three-run homer as a pinch hitter was his only appearance in the Series.