Mark McGwire was born in Pomona, California on January 10, 1963. He's 6'5" and his weight is 250lbs. Mark McGwire went to Damien High School, located in Claremont California and he went to Southern California College. Mark McGwire has a brother, Dan McGwire who was a quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks (1991-1994) and the Miami Dolphins (1995).
The Montreal Expos had selected Mark McGwire in the eighth round of the free-agent draft of 1981, Mark McGwire did not sign. Instead he was selected by the Oakland Athletics organization in the first round in 1984. There, Mark McGwire holds the all time home run record of 363. Mark McGwire was trade to the St. Louis Cardinals on July 31, 1997.
Mark McGwire's Records
Mark McGwire holds many records, such as his single season record of 70 home runs and the most home runs by a first baseman. He holds major league records for most home runs in consecutive years, major league career record for most home runs by a first baseman, major league rookie-season records for most home runs. Mark McGwire also shares many records, such as major league single-season record for most games with three home runs, major league single-inning record for most home runs and major league records for most home runs in two consecutive games.
