Mark McGwire

Athlete

Mark McGwire is a former American professional baseball first baseman whose career spanned 16 seasons in Major League Baseball. He gained international fame in 1998 during the 'home run race' with Sammy Sosa, where he shattered the single-season home run record by hitting 70. Despite his on-field success, his legacy became controversial due to his admitted use of performance-enhancing drugs during his career. After retiring, he has served as a hitting coach for several MLB teams.

Oct 01, 1963 - Present American 12 Quotes

Quotes by Mark McGwire

“It was a mistake. It was foolish.”
 — Mark McGwire
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“I hid it from my family, my wife, my teammates, my best friends.”
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“I'm not here to talk about the past. I'm here to be positive.”
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“Chicks dig the long ball.”
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“I wish I had never touched steroids. It was foolish and it was a mistake. I truly apologize.”
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“What I did was wrong.”
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“The only reason I took steroids was for health purposes.”
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“Hitting is a passion of mine.”
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“It's the most embarrassing thing I've ever had to do.”
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“I'm sure people are shocked.”
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“For me, it's a great day for baseball.”
 — Mark McGwire
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“It's an absolutely incredible feeling.”
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