Mark McGwire put the national sports spotlight on baseball during the 1998 MLB season as the home run chase unfolded towards Roger Maris' single-season record of 61. McGwire set a then major league single-season home run record of 70. Offered is the baseball McGwire blasted on August 22nd, 1998 to record home run #52 on the season. Rawlings manufactured ONL Coleman baseball. McGwire signed a side panel with two added inscriptions reading “To Mike” and “70” and in our opinion the signature rates a 7. Even toning and game-use is seen throughout the ball. Accompanied by a notarized LOA from the gentleman who caught the baseball that day and a Full LOA from JSA.