Mark McGwire's Quotes
Born: 1963-10-01
Profession: Athlete
Nation: American
Biography of Mark McGwire
I don't know if I want to break my own record. I think I would rather leave it as it is.
Tags: Break, Leave, RatherI know it's tough. Everybody in baseball knows its tough. I'm just going to give it my best shot.
Tags: Baseball, Best, GiveI sort of missed one big thing, to touch first base. I hope I didn't act foolish, but this is history.
Tags: Big, History, HopeI touched Roger's bat and held it to my heart. My bat will lie next to his. I'm damn proud of that.
Tags: Heart, Lie, ProudOnce and for all, I did not use steroids or any other illegal substance.
Tags: Illegal, Once, SubstanceOnly sixteen players have hit fifty or more homers in a season. To me, that's a very special milestone.
Tags: Hit, Players, SpecialThis is a great thing that's happening in baseball. We don't know if it will ever happen again.
Tags: Baseball, Great, HappenWouldn't it be great if we just ended up tied? I think it would be beautiful.
Tags: Beautiful, Ended, GreatI study pitchers. I visualize pitches. That gives me a better chance every time I step into the box. That doesn't mean I'm going to get a hit every game, but that's one of the reasons I've come a long way as a hitter.
Tags: Game, Mean, TimeI tell you what, I was so shocked because I didn't think the ball had enough to get out. It's an absolutely incredible feeling. I can honestly say I did it.
Tags: Enough, Feeling, TellI think it puts baseball back on the map as a sport. It's America's pastime and just look at everyone coming out to the ballpark. It has been an exciting year.
Tags: America, Baseball, EveryoneI wish that every player could feel what I've felt in visiting ballparks. The receptions I've received, it's blown me away. It's absolutely remarkable.
Tags: Away, Felt, WishI've been thinking about the record since I reached the fifty plateau. But you think about it and then you let it go because you can't waste many brain cells on hours thinking about it.
Tags: Brain, Since, ThinkingWhat a perfect way to end the home stand, by hitting sixty-two for the city of St. Louis and all the fans. I truly wanted to do it here and I did. Thank you St. Louis.
Tags: End, Home, Perfect