On this day in 1998 Mark McGwire broke the home run record - A Hunt and Peck - Viva El Birdos

September 8, 1998: McGwire breaks Maris's home run record with No. 62

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

Breaking the Record: Home Run History - Mark McGwire 1998

Mark McGwire hits his 60th home run of 1998

McGwire hits record-breaking 62nd home run

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

McGwire-mania: Looking back on the anniversary of Big Mac breaking the home-run record

Mark McGwire's 45th home run of 1998

STL@MIL: McGwire hits his 64th home run of 1998

McGwire-mania: Looking back on the anniversary of Big Mac breaking the home-run record

Mark McGwire had hot start to 1998 Cardinals season

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