Quotes By Mark McGwire

I sort of missed one big thing, to touch first base. I hope I didn't act foolish, but this is history.

I'm not here to discuss the past... I'm here to be positive.

I study pitchers. I visualize pitches. That gives me a better chance every time I step into the box. That doesn't mean I'm going to get a hit every game, but that's one of the reasons I've come a long way as a hitter.

Only sixteen players have hit fifty or more homers in a season. To me, that's a very special milestone.

I touched Roger's bat and held it to my heart. My bat will lie next to his. I'm damn proud of that.

I think it puts baseball back on the map as a sport. It's America's pastime and just look at everyone coming out to the ballpark. It has been an exciting year.

I've been thinking about the record since I reached the fifty plateau. But you think about it and then you let it go because you can't waste many brain cells on hours thinking about it.

Once and for all, I did not use steroids or any other illegal substance.

This is a great thing that's happening in baseball. We don't know if it will ever happen again.

I know it's tough. Everybody in baseball knows its tough. I'm just going to give it my best shot.

I don't know if I want to break my own record. I think I would rather leave it as it is.

I wish that every player could feel what I've felt in visiting ballparks. The receptions I've received, it's blown me away. It's absolutely remarkable.

Wouldn't it be great if we just ended up tied? I think it would be beautiful.

Do you want to know the truth, or see me hit a few dingers?

What a perfect way to end the home stand, by hitting sixty-two for the city of St. Louis and all the fans. I truly wanted to do it here and I did. Thank you St. Louis.

I tell you what, I was so shocked because I didn't think the ball had enough to get out. It's an absolutely incredible feeling. I can honestly say I did it.