Mark McGwire net worth, MLB career, steroids scandal and family with Stephanie Slemer

Thanks to release of ESPN's 30 for 30 documentary, Long Gone Summer, fans are once again speculating illustrious yet maligned careers of Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa. Both men were at top of world after shattering record for home runs in a single season in 1988. Mark McGwire hit a league-high 70 in 1998 and Sammy Sosa fell just four short at 66. While McGwire's National League record was broken by Barry Bonds in 2001, scandal that followed haunted former St. Louis Cardinals star for rest of his career. Here's a look at Mark McGwire net worth, his infamous steroid scandal and his post-scandal career.

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Mark McGwire net worth

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Mark McGwire net worth stands at $60 million. He started his career with Oakland Athletics before reaching pinnacle of MLB with Cardinals. During his heyday, McGwire endorses brands like Walt Disney Co. and Rawlings Sporting Goods and me a reported $1 million every year from endorsements. 

Mark McGwire net worth, career earnings

McGwire's career earnings is estimated to be more than $74 million. He drew his highest paycheck as an MLB player in his final season, taking home a reported $11 million in 2001/02. 

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Mark McGwire steroids scandal

 Mark McGwire steroids scandal h been brewing ever since he hit milestone in 1998 season. In 2003, former Cardinals slugger was named in a list containing several MLB players who were alleged to have used Performance Enhancing Drugs (PEDs). Sammy Sosa was also named in those allegations.

In 2005, McGwire and Sosa were among 11 MLB players and executives who appeared in front of Congress regarding steroids allegations. While McGwire tip-toed past scandal in early 2000s, allegations meant his name was generally kept distant from Cardinals and MLB. In 2010, McGwire finally mitted to using PEDs during his playing career and regretted his actions.

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Mark McGwire MLB career, post-playing career and personal life

After hitting 70 home runs in 1998, McGwire followed it up with a 65-home run season in 1999. His numbers dipped drastically following season before he ultimately retired after 2001 season. McGwire finished his career with 583 home runs, a World Series title and 5 MLB home run leer awards. After he mitted to using steroids, McGwire mended his relationship with Cardinals and returned to franchise as ir coach in 2010. He led m to a World Series title in 2011. 12-time All-Star also mand Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Pres. 

McGwire married Stephanie Slemer in 2002. couple has five children - Max, Mason, Monet Rose, Marlo Rose and Monroe Rose.

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