90's sports heros

Sports Heroes of the 1990's

Two of the most famous sports heroes in the 90's were Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa. Mark and Sammy are famous baseball players. They played against each other in many games as they were fighting for the same title: "Most Home Runs Ever In One Season." McGwire reached 62 home runs first, beating Roger Maris's record of 61.

Another very famous athlete in the 90's was Michael Jordan. Michael Jordan was a famous basketball player who played basketball for the Chicago Bulls. He retired from playing the sport he loved in 1998. Michael now lives in a big house with his wife and three kids. In his backyard he has his own golf course which he also plays. So as "MJ" proved, if you put your mind to it you can do anything. To read more about Jordan, check out 80's sports.

Wayne Gretzky, known as the "Great One," was a record breaking hockey player. He played for the Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, St. Louis, then retiring for the New York Rangers. He was voted the National Hockey League "Most Valuable Player" nine different times and the league's leading scorer ten times. He holds 61 records in hockey. Gretzky scored more goals in one season than any other player. He put up his stick in 1999, retiring as a true legend!

Finally, Tiger Woods continues to amaze all golf athletes and spectators with his magnificent shots. He began breaking and setting many golf records at the young age of eighteen. He is still a champion of golf today.
From Michael Jordan to Wayne Gretzky, many people sell souvenirs from their athletic cards to beanie babies.

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