In 1998, what Major League Baseball player broke the home run record previously set by Roger Maris?
Correct answer: Mark McGwire
RedheadedDwarf371
He did it with steroids though!
Fandazz1
If I'm not mistaken, the record was taken off the books (or however they do it), because of the finding of McGuire using steroids to achieve this goal.
Major Audie Murphy
Maris never used illegal substances to hit homers like McGuire and Sosa.
Player #420346
Both cheaters.
Trucker91203
Fandazz1, no, MLB doesn't change records that are tainted by PED use. Barry Bonds is officially the home run king, but many don't recognize him, instead , they still view Hank Aaron as the king.
Slick Willie G
2Goofy4u, he lied to Congress. He used steroids
Afrank950
This should say "single season record"
Jwee1125
If I make a lot of orange juice, does that make me a JUICER?
Hoot
He's the reason androstene became illegal to use even though it was over the counter at GNC.
TMC
All records stand regardless of steroid or HGH use, unfortunately. Hopefully no hall of fame for any of them. I am a big baseball fan!
Heavy
RedheadedDwarf371, also Aaron Judge broke Roger Marrisrecord And all the other players, they were possibly on steroids, but not Aaron Judge so legally he has the home record
LillySparrow
Fandazz1, Sammy Sosa!
zennzy
I literally just guessed and got it right
Cam
RedheadedDwarf371, yup so he cheated
Andrew
Another "record" that should be removed. Along with those of Barry Bonds.
Mush
Cheating....it's the way of human essence....in all things not just sports ,winning is the only outcome and it doesn't matter whether it's tiddley winks or politics & everything in between someone is cheating to win
Ghost
Roidhead cheater
G
Who uses PED and who doesn't? We'll never know that for certain. Seems most athletes in every sport are using some kind of performance inhancements.
Linda A.
this was a little tricky question especially since I don't know too much about sports.
milladrive
George Hall and Charley Jones? Are you kiddin?
Robin H
cheaters. they don't deserve to be recognized for this
KingKarl
Player #Eilidh, al right
KingKarl
Icemandoom34, where's this truckload of drugs? asking for a friend
Icemandoom34
Trucker91203, and before that it was Babe still with the record since Aaron had so many more at bats than Ruth. Plus he was black and not many wanted him to break the record. I do say that if it is within the offical rule book of the sport the record should count no matter who or what color or whatever the case is. And even with a truck load of drugs hittin 750 homeruns isnt easy.
Nilrad
I can't believe I was right! I hardly watch sports, much less know stats. LOL
Player #32728286
RedheadedDwarf371, using steroids is cheating in my book. Shame on him for this.
Player #30940202
wonder how many he would have hit if he had not taken steroids?
POTATO
Hazie, your avatar made me hard
Maffroo
I was 9 when the race went on and it was a truly incredible summer to watch baseball. Steroids or no, I enjoyed every bit of it
Player #26588716
Uninitialized, Only not illegal if you had a prescription. People got arrested for steroid possession all the time.
Player #26866286
Dark Jedi and others with similar responses: Whereas you are correct about Barry Bonds, that is not what the question asked -- It asked who won it in 1998, so the question is neither outdated nor incorrect. I say this with respect and not in your face sarcasm, truly. I know I've often made the mistake of misreading or misunderstanding a question myslef, and it helps keep me on my toes to have it pointed out 🤷🏼♀️
Hazie
i hate sports questions!!!!!
Uninitialized
PEDs were NOT illegal in the 90s. however McGwire did not use them.
I love all these arm chair comments. Let's go charge your parents for not wearing seatbelts or using carseats in the 70s and 80s.
Uninitialized
no mention of Barry Bonds...
🦕brooke🦕
GrimSpace481, i agree fully. :). we need more opinions like yours :)
🦕brooke🦕
Muskie73, he used steroids alright
🦕brooke🦕
Player #13718767, :/
🦕brooke🦕
i didn’t know this one 😕