Race for the Record

By Lee R. Schreiber

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0061073598
• ISBN13: 9780061073595
• Release Date: October 1998
• Publisher: Harper Paperbacks
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 10.9"

Customer Reviews

Terrifically knowledgeable, evocative text & great photos.

A real valentine to the '98 baseball season, featuring the heroic expoits of McGwire and Sosa. Since it's an "official Major League Baseball" book, all controversy is avoided (such as the "andro" incident). But, overall, the tone is breezy and expert, the layouts are MTVish and contemporary (with big photos and large type. It's a great gift for the baseball fan in your family.