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

1998 Pacific Home Run Heroes #1 Mark McGwire - NM-MT

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

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McGwire hits his 44th home run of 1998

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

Mark McGwire hits his 60th home run of 1998

Mark mcgwire run record hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy

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

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