Mark McGwire: A Biography (Paperback)

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MARK McGWIRE

FIRST BASE
BATS: RIGHT
THROWS: RIGHT
HEIGHT: 6'4"
WEIGHT: 250
BORN: OCTOBER 1, 1963 IN CALIFORNIA
DRAFTED: OAKLAND'S FIRST ROUND (TENTH OVERALL) IN 1984

Throughout the 1998 season, the nation watched Mark McGwire chase one of the most revered records in all of sports: the single season home run record set by Roger Maris in 1961. On September 8, Big Mac hit his 62nd home run, and became a major league baseball legend.

Find out all about the amazing Mark McGwire, how he went from little league to the major leagues, how he rebounded from career-threatening injuries to accomplish the greatest achievement in recent sports history. No one will ever forget Mark's sensational 70 home runs and the exciting race against his friend Sammy Sosa to set the new single season home run record -- and how it brought fans back to baseball.

Read about one of baseball's best all-around players, a popular veteran whose dedication and talent have led to a sensational record-breaking career!

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Simon Spotlight Entertainment; First Printing 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 edition (October 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671032739
• ISBN-13: 978-0671032739
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #595,162 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best biography I've ever read., May 26, 1999

By A Customer

Mark started off as a rookie in 1986. He was drafted to the Oakland A's. When Mark was a kid he actually hated baseball and loved golf, but his parent's told him they really wanted him to play baseball so Mark finally agreed and at his first at bat he hit a home run. When Mark was in his teenage years he was asked to join the California All-star team and he hit a ball into Mexico. It just happened to be that they were playing on the border of California and Mexico. In high school he had to quit the team he was playing on because of a knee injury but Mark was so good in baseball he was awarded a scholarship. In Mark's professional years he is probably going to be most famous for hitting 62, home runs but when he started he was horrible .Mark said it was a slump but the media thought different but after he starting hitting well, he was right. It was a slump. I really enjoyed reading the book Mark McGwire because it was very interesting and exciting I would recommend this book to anyone.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great summary of McGwire's Record Breaking Season and Career, October 27, 1998

By A Customer

This book is a an excellent re-cap of Mark McGwire's career and a thorough look at his head to head competition with Sammy Sosa. The writer does a very good job of portraying McGwire as hero to both parents and children. A perfect book for anyone interested in this fine baseball player.

5.0 out of 5 stars this Man belongs in the Hall of Fame Period, January 15, 2007

By	[e-mail] "mistermaxxx" (usa) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)

Big Mac truly saved Baseball along with Sammy Sosa back in the summer of 1998. He was a Great Hitter all through His career&He deserves his place in cooperstown. this Book is a solid Read.MCgwire was always bad from his Days in Oakland through the End in St Louis. Big Mac is the truth&he should be a Hall of Famer easily.