Famous Faces, Watch Auction For Charity
New York, Tourneau, Feb 24, 1999
LOT 69
OAKLEY, USA Design. Donated by Mark McGwire and Oakley
USD 0 - 0
Sold: USD 3,000
Titanium, centre second, gentleman's quartz wristwatch with date, inertial generator and integrated bracelet. The back is in sapphire crystal. The dial bears tritium-coated indexes. Engraved on the back: "Mark McGwire, 1999". With fitted box and papers. Dim. 37 mm wide. Retail value: $1,500
Notes
Mark McGwire
Here is a list of Mark McGwire ' s most prominent accomplishments over his
career.
? In 1998, he hit 70 homeruns in a single season breaking Roger Maris' single
season record of 61.
? McGwire is the only baseball player in history to hit over 50 homeruns in three
consecutive seasons. (1996, 1997, 1998)
? He was the first player in history to hit 30 homeruns in his first four seasons in
the league.
? In 1996, he reached the 50 homerun mark in the fewest at bats in a season.
? In 1987, Mark McGwire was voted the American League Rookie of the Year,
and he was only the second player in history to be voted on unanimously.
During that year he also hit 49 homeruns.
The Mark McGwire Foundation supports numerous charitable organizations.