McGwire

A budding rookie pitcher went up to McGwire at one point and suggested they go to dinner together.

Barry Bonds' Federal Steroids Case Was a Travesty

Buzz Bissinger

April 3, 2011

But McGwire, unlike Bonds, played journalists like the marionettes they are.

Barry Bonds' Federal Steroids Case Was a Travesty

Buzz Bissinger

April 3, 2011

Yes, McGwire did finally fess up during an interview with Bob Costas in 2010.

Barry Bonds' Federal Steroids Case Was a Travesty

Buzz Bissinger

April 3, 2011

In truth, McGwire could be aloof and arrogant in the clubhouse.

Barry Bonds' Federal Steroids Case Was a Travesty

Buzz Bissinger

April 3, 2011

The new dress which she now wore and which Mrs. McGwire had selected was most becoming.

"You have been a godsend to us all, Mr. Trott," Mrs. McGwire declared.

"I suppose this might do for the little girl," suggested Mrs. McGwire, affably.

He decided to ask Mrs. McGwire to help him make those purchases.

Mrs. McGwire was there, hemming sheets for the house, and was deeply touched by his act.