sports today. This six-foot five inch, two hundred and fifty

pound monster is a man on a mission. McGwire's mission began

when he went on to play high school baseball for Damien High

School in Claremont. After high school McGwire attend the

University of Southern California to play college baseball.

McGwire would then go on to break a few home run records while at

USC. The great work he did in USC earned him a spot on the US

Olympic baseball team in 1984. This would be the beginning of a

successful career. From there, McGwire became the tenth pick in

the first round and signed with the Oakland Athletics. In

McGwire's first year with the Oakland A's he became Rookie of the

Year. Whether hitting home runs on the field or working with

children, Mark proves he is dedicated, successful, and one of

baseball's most popular players to watch.

Whenever people walk into a ballpark to watch Mark McGwire

on the field, people can believe he is a dedicated player to the

game of baseball. McGwire has had much success because of all

the hard practicing he does to get better each day. McGwire's

sexually abused children" (McGregor 1). McGwire shows how

can probably expect a bigger, stronger, and smarter hitter for

working with children, Mark McGwire proves he is dedicated,

believe McGwire is such a dedicated player not just on the field

Mark McGwire has been a successful player throughout his

has done for his community off the field. With his busy schedule

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