Sept. 27, 1998: McGwire hits 70 and is saluted as 'the new American sports hero

Mark McGwire becomes the third and quickest player in major league history to hit 60 home runs in a season. 'Big Mac' accomplishes the feat in 141 games, as compared to Babe

Sept. 27, 1998: McGwire hits 70 and is saluted as 'the new American sports hero

1998 Pacific Home Run History #43 Mark McGwire/70!!! - NM-MT

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Sept. 27, 1998: McGwire hits 70 and is saluted as 'the new American sports hero

Mark McGwire's 62nd HR made him, temporarily, an American hero - Sports Illustrated Vault