Race for the Record
Race for the Record by Lee R. Schreiber is a comprehensive account of the thrilling 1998 baseball season, published by HarperCollins on October 19, 1998. This first edition features 128 pages and is presented in English, capturing the remarkable pursuit of the single-season home run record set by Roger Maris in 1961. Through a combination of vivid descriptions and striking photographs, the book chronicles the intense competition between Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa, who captivated baseball fans and the general public alike.
Readers will find a detailed narrative that highlights each historic home run, including the context of the games and the pitchers involved. The book offers an engaging look at the emotional highs and lows experienced by McGwire and Sosa as they pushed the boundaries of the sport. With over 100 full-color photographs, Race for the Record provides a visual journey through one of baseball’s most memorable seasons, making it a significant addition for fans of sports and recreation, particularly those with an interest in baseball history.
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The official publication of Major League Baseball, here, in words and photos, are the incredible moments in the extraordinary race to eclipse baseball’s most cherished record.
In their pursuit of the single-season homerun record set by Roger Maris in 1961, Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa captured the hearts and imagination of baseball fans–and many non-fans–across the nation. Race for the Record brings it all back with a blow-by-blow account of the unbelievable 1998 season. Relive every historic homer with colorful descriptions of how and where they happened (and off of which pitcher)…and relive the emotional rollercoaster that these two lords of the long ball rode all season long as the pushed the record–and each other–to previously unimaginable heights. With more than 100 full-color photographs.
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