Mark McGwire hit 70 home runs during the 1998 MLB season, while Sammy Sosa followed with 66, amid a backdrop of controversy and a steroid scandal.
Synopsis
Mark McGwire hit 70 home runs during the 1998 MLB season, while Sammy Sosa followed with 66, amid a backdrop of controversy and a steroid scandal.
Synopsis
Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa took the field during the 1998 MLB season, competing in a high-stakes home run race. McGwire, playing for the St. Louis Cardinals, hit 70 home runs. Sosa, with the Chicago Cubs, followed closely with 66. Their achievement captured national attention and revitalized interest in baseball. Later, their records became entangled in a steroid scandal that changed the perception of their accomplishments. The film details their competition and its lasting effects on Major League Baseball.
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Why Watch
- See Mark McGwire's record-breaking 70 home runs.
- Follow Sammy Sosa's impressive 66 home runs.
- Meet key figures like Bob Costas and George Will.
Did You Know
- Mark McGwire hit 70 home runs in the 1998 season.
- Sammy Sosa followed closely with 66 home runs that same year.
- The documentary was directed by AJ Schnack and released in 2020.
- The film has a runtime of 120 minutes.
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How many home runs did Mark McGwire hit in the 1998 season?
Mark McGwire hit 70 home runs in the 1998 MLB season.
What was Sammy Sosa's home run total in the 1998 season?
Sammy Sosa hit 66 home runs in the 1998 MLB season.
Who directed the documentary 'Long Gone Summer'?
AJ Schnack directed the documentary 'Long Gone Summer'.
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