Mark McGwire Admitted to Using Steroids During His Record-Breaking Career

Mark McGwire captivated baseball fans in 1998 when he broke Roger Maris 37-year-old single-season home run record by hitting 70 home runs. The home run chase with Sammy Sosa is credited with helping restore baseball popularity after the 1994 strike. However, McGwire legacy was permanently tainted by the steroids era. In January 2010, McGwire admitted to using steroids on and off throughout his career, including during his record-breaking 1998 season. He claimed he used them for health reasons rather than performance enhancement, but the admission confirmed what many had suspected. McGwire has since worked as a coach but has not been elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.