Sammy Sosa, one of Major League Baseball’s most electrifying sluggers, was born on this day in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic. Over his career, Sosa became known for his powerful hitting, particularly during the late 1990s when he famously competed with Mark McGwire in the 1998 home run chase. Sosa hit 609 career home runs, making him one of only a few players in MLB history to surpass the 600 mark.
As an Afro-Latino athlete, Sosa became a cultural icon both in the Dominican Republic and the United States, symbolizing the global reach and impact of Black athletes in professional sports.
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