McGwire, Mark David (Mac, Big Mac)

US baseball player

first baseman for Oakland Athletics 1986-1997

American League rookie of the year 1987

first baseman for St. Louis Cardinals 1997-2001

approached record for most home runs in one season 1997, hitting 58 home runs

broke Roger Maris' record for most home runs in one season 1998, ultimately hitting 70 home runs to set new record, broken by Barry Bonds 2001

hit 65 home runs 1999, becoming 1st player to finish season with more runs batted in (147) than hits (145)