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

Mark McGwire's 62nd HR made him, temporarily, an American hero - Sports Illustrated Vault

Watch all of Mark McGwire's 70 homers from 1998

85 Mcgwire 70th Stock Photos, High-Res Pictures, and Images - Getty Images

Mark McGwire becomes the third and quickest player in major league history to hit 60 home runs in a season. 'Big Mac' accomplishes the feat in 141 games, as compared to Babe

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Value of Mark McGwire's 70th home run ball from historic 1998 season drops significantly

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

Bob Watson, architect of the 1996 Yankees, battling kidney failure — and a forgotten legacy – New York Daily News

Aaron Judge's 62nd home run ball sells for $1.5 million at auction

Timeline: Sammy Sosa vs. Mark McGwire in 1998