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

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

Mark McGwire's 45th home run of 1998

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

Mark McGwire hits his 60th home run of 1998

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

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

1998 Major League Baseball home run record chase - Wikipedia

McGwire hits record-breaking 62nd home run

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

McGwire hits record-breaking 62nd home run

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

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