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Groundskeeper Tom Forneris retrieved the ball when Mark McGwire hit a 341-foot shot into the concourse at Busch Stadium for his record-breaking 62nd home run during the 1998 season. Forneris handed it over to Cardinals equipment manager Buddy Bates. Security officials arrived on the scene with a black light to reveal the invisible ink specially printed on the ball for the occasion. The Baseball was in McGwire's hands shortly thereafter and later in Cooperstown.
Steve Trachsel of the Chicago Cubs in the 4th inning of a game against the Cardinals on September 8, 1998.
Sammy Sosa hit his 62nd home run shortly after McGwire, and would finish the 1998 season with 66 home runs. McGwire finished with 70.
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Which pitcher gave up mark mcgwire's record breaking 62nd home run in the1998 season?
Steve Trachsel of the Chicago Cubs was the Pitcher that Mark McGwire went deep on in order to get his 62nd Homerun in the 1998 season.
How old was mark mcgwire when he broke roger maris' record?
34, days short of his 35th birthday. McGwire was born October 1, 1963 and hit his 62nd home run of the 1998 season off of Steve Trachsel of the Chicago Cubs on September 8.
How much did Mark McGwire break Roger Maris' 1961 home run record by?
In 1998, Mark McGwire broke Maris' record by nine home runs. McGwire hit 70 and Maris hit 61.
How many home runs did Mark McGwire hit off Bert Blyleven?
Mark McGwire hit 1 home run off California Angels pitcher Bert Blyleven on August 14, 1992.
Was Mark McGwire on steroids when he broke the home run record in 1998?
According to CNN and AP, Mark McGwire admitted on Jan. 11, 2010, to being on steroids when he broke Roger Maris' home run record in 1998.
Which pitcher gave up mark mcgwire's record breaking 62nd home run in the1998 season?
Steve Trachsel of the Chicago Cubs was the Pitcher that Mark McGwire went deep on in order to get his 62nd Homerun in the 1998 season.
Who call Mark McGwire's 62nd home run?
Pat Hughes, WGN radio 720 broadcaster for the Chicago Cubs, made the most commonly-played call for McGwire's 62nd home run. Look up Pat Hughes (WGN broadcaster) on wikipedia.com and you will find confirmation. Joe
How old was mark mcgwire when he broke roger maris' record?
34, days short of his 35th birthday. McGwire was born October 1, 1963 and hit his 62nd home run of the 1998 season off of Steve Trachsel of the Chicago Cubs on September 8.
What is weight of the 23k gold mark mcgwire collecter card?
The Mark McGwire 24K Gold Signature 62nd home run commemorative card issued in 1998 commemorating Mark McGwire's record breaking 62nt home run on September 8, 1998, with 62,000 made. The card was originally priced at $29.95 and sell today in the $15.-$20. price range.
How much would a Mark McGwire 62nd home run Headline Newspaper be worth?
I saw one at a shop for $5. Remember, there were about a million of those printed and everyone kept it.
How much did Mark McGwire break Roger Maris' 1961 home run record by?
In 1998, Mark McGwire broke Maris' record by nine home runs. McGwire hit 70 and Maris hit 61.
Which pitcher gave up mark mcgwires recordbreaking 62nd home run in the 1998 seasons?
Mark Mcgwire hit home run number 62 to break Roger Maris' single season home run record on September 8, 1998, off Cubs pitcher Steve Trachsel in St. Louis.
Who has Mark McGwire's 62 home run baseball?
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.
When did Mark McGwire hit his first home run?
Mark McGwire hit his first home run on August 25, 1986, in Detroit, off Tigers pitcher Walt Terell.
What is mark mcgwire's nick name?
Mark McGwire's birth name is Mark David McGwire.
How much is mark mcgwire 1st home run ball?
Chances are that the baseball was retrieved, and given to Mark McGwire. If the baseball was never retrieved, it would be difficult to impossible to prove that the baseball was mark McGwire's first home run baseball. To determine the value of the baseball it would have to sell on the market, and the selling price would be the value. See Related questions below for the values of other Mark McGwire Home Run baseballs.
How much did Mark McGuire get for his baseballs?
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.
