“I didn't even realize it was a grand slam (number thirty-one) because I was mentally preparing myself for Andy Benes because he struck me out the first time.” FirstsRealizingNumbersFirst TimeThirtyPreparingSlam Author:Mark McGwire
“To be the first player to do it three consecutive years (fifty or more home runs), you go back through the thousands of power hitters who played this game and nobody has ever done it, and I can sit here and say I'm the first. I'm pretty proud of that.” YearsFirstsI CanDoneHomeRunningThreeGamesPlayerProudFiftyHome RunConsecutive Author:Mark McGwire
“If you want to maximize your total potential ... you have to know yourself first.” IfsKnowsWantFirstsBaseballKnow Yourself Author:Mark McGwire
“I sort of missed one big thing, to touch first base. I hope I didn't act foolish, but this is history.” FirstsBigsFoolishBig ThingsMissed Ones Author:Mark McGwire
