After the 1994 strike, Major League Baseball has had problems getting fans interested in the game and into the ballparks. All that changed in 1998 when baseball enjoyed its greatest season ever. From the home run chase, the great pitching, and the unstoppable Yankees, there is no doubt about it. Even the ’41 season, with Joe Dimaggio’s 56 game hitting streak and Ted Williams’ run at a .400 batting average pales in comparison to the exploits of Mark McGwire …showed first 75 words of 4133 total…

…showed last 75 words of 4133 total…s (Verducci, 3). Throw in a handful of other great accomplishments and what do you get? The greatest season ever, and probably the greatest there ever will be. The memories of ’98 will bring the fans back in ’99 and beyond, hoping to see a glimpse of greatness ’98 offered. Even though there will never be a season as special as ’98, everyone will still have the great memories of the greatest summer that Major League Baseball will ever see.