Busacca Gallery

This striking and original "ONE-OF-A-KIND" framed oil painting features Baseball legend Mark McGwire and is the creation of the renowned illustrator and fine artist, James Forman. James Forman is a well-known artist and illustrator, recognized for crafting portraits of numerous sports legends. His work has been featured in limited-edition trading card sets for Fleer-Skybox and Topps, among other collectible and memorabilia companies. The captivating portrait of Mark McGwire was painted in 1998, a significant year when McGwire and Sammy Sosa gained national fame for their home run-hitting prowess while pursuing Roger Maris' single-season home run record. Mark McGwire successfully broke the record, hitting an impressive 70 home runs that year. This exquisite portrait is double-matted and framed behind glass, accompanied by an authentic and pristine Mark McGwire 1985 TOPPS USA Olympic Team rookie card.

Mark McGwire, a baseball icon, left an indelible mark on the sport with his exceptional skills and memorable achievements. Best known for his incredible power at the plate, McGwire gained national acclaim in 1998 when he, along with Sammy Sosa, captivated the baseball world in a thrilling pursuit of Roger Maris' single-season home run record. That year, McGwire smashed the record by hitting an astonishing 70 home runs. Beyond his impressive on-field performance, McGwire's legacy is celebrated in this striking and original oil painting by the talented artist James Forman. The framed artwork beautifully captures the essence of a baseball legend whose contributions to the game continue to be revered.

Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_McGwire

Mark David McGwire (born October 1, 1963), nicknamed "Big Mac", is an American former professional baseball player who played his major league career with the Oakland Athletics and the St. Louis Cardinals.[1] He is currently the hitting coach for the St. Louis Cardinals.

For his career, McGwire averaged a home run once every 10.61 at bats, the lowest at bats per home run ratio in baseball history (Babe Ruth is second at 11.76).[2] In 1987, he broke the single-season home run record for rookies, with 49. In 1998, McGwire and Sammy Sosa achieved national fame for their home run-hitting prowess in pursuit of Roger Maris' single season home run record; McGwire broke the record and hit 70 home runs that year.[3] Barry Bonds[4] now holds the record, after hitting 73 home runs during the 2001 season.