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8/14/87:
McGwire enters the record books as the most prolific rookie home run hitter in history. In the sixth inning in Anaheim, he knocks a two-run shot off California's Don Sutton for No. 39. The old record was set by Boston's Wally Berger in 1930 and tied by Cincinnati's Frank Robinson in 1956.
 
 

aug 9-15
  They Said It: McGwire, after finishing the '87 season with 49 homers
"It really took a toll on me. Players who have played for 15 years haven't had to deal with what I dealt with. I never wanted to be in the public eye. I think I've come to terms with things. I'm realistic. I don't know that I'll ever hit 49 home runs again. If I do, great. But I do know that nobody's ever averaged 49 home runs a year."

Mac's stats on August 15, 1987
AVGGABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSO
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