Mark McGwire is one of the most iconic baseball players of all time. He was a power hitter who was known for his ability to hit home runs. He was a 12-time All-Star, a three-time Silver Slugger Award winner, and a two-time World Series champion.

McGwire began his career with the Oakland Athletics in 1986. He quickly established himself as one of the premier power hitters in the league, setting the single-season home run record in 1987 with 49 home runs. He continued to hit home runs at an impressive rate, setting the single-season record again in 1998 with 70 home runs.

McGwire was also known for his ability to hit for average. He was a career .263 hitter and had a career-high .312 batting average in 1996. He was also a great defensive first baseman, winning a Gold Glove Award in 1990.

McGwire was traded to the St. Louis Cardinals in 1997 and helped lead them to a World Series title in 2006. He retired in 2001 after a 15-year career. He finished his career with 583 home runs, which was the fifth-most in MLB history at the time.

McGwire is remembered as one of the greatest power hitters in baseball history. He was a feared hitter who could hit for both power and average. He was also a great defensive first baseman and a two-time World Series champion. His legacy will live on for generations to come.

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