Strong Guy, but History Not His Strong Suit
Regarding Mark McGwire’s comments after joining Jimmie Foxx and Hank Greenberg in the 58-homer club: He said that he had never heard of them “until a few days ago. I think it will do me good to read up on them.”
Yes, Mark, it might. And while you’re at it, look up Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth and Abner Doubleday.
PHILLIP ROCK
Sherman Oaks
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