Sammy Sosa Through The Years

By:

Christina Casiano

May 18, 2022 8:18PM EDT

Sammy Sosa has made quite the impression on the baseball field over the years. See pics of some of his best moments here.

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Sammy Sosa

Sammy Sosa — Sammy Sosa can be seen in a photo from his years in Major League Baseball and in a more recent photo of him at an event. The incredible athlete has gone through quite the transformation over the years.

Sammy, who is from the Dominican Republic, is best known as a professional baseball player who retired in 2007. He played in Major League Baseball for 19 seasons, with the biggest impact being made when he was part of the Chicago Cubs. He joined the Cubs in 1992 and quickly became one of the best hitters in the game.

One of Sammy’s most memorable seasons is the one in 1998 when he went neck in neck with fellow player Mark McGwire to try and break Roger Maris’ single-season home run record of 61 home runs. Although he ultimately wasn’t the one to do it, he ended with an amazing total of 66 home runs, proving he’ll go down as one of the most memorable players in history.

Click through the gallery to relive some of Sammy’s most epic moments.

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Sammy Sosa in 1989

Sammy Sosa in 1989 — Sammy Sosa poses for a photo while playing for the Texas Rangers in 1989. He was all smiles in the classic photo.

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Sammy Sosa hits during a game

Sammy Sosa hits during a game — Sammy Sosa hits during a game as part of the Chicago Cubs in 1995. They were going against the St. Louis Cardinals.

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Sammy Sosa headed for a home run

Sammy Sosa headed for a home run — Chicago Cubs’ Sammy Sosa and Florida Marlins catcher Gregg Zuan watch the flight of Sosa’s 2-run homerun in the first inning during a game in Chicago, IL. It was a memorable moment in the game.

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Sammy Sosa looks excited with a bat

Sammy Sosa looks excited with a bat — Sammy Sosa smiles during batting practice prior to a baseball game with the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati. He looked thrilled doing what he does best.

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Sammy Sosa chatting with Bill Clinton

Sammy Sosa chatting with Bill Clinton — Sammy Sosa and Bill Clinton converse at the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in 1998. It took place in Washington D.C.

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Sammy Sosa looking intense

Sammy Sosa looking intense — Sammy Sosa waits to bat in the sixth inning, but the third out delayed his at-bat until the seventh when he hit a solo home run off Detroit Tigers’ Brian Moehler, in Detroit. It was one of many intense moments in the game.

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Sammy Sosa holding a cricket bat

Sammy Sosa holding a cricket bat — Sammy Sosa holds a cricket bat at London’s Oval cricket ground during a visit to Britain to promote the profile of the game. We can bet he made an impression during the visit!

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Sammy Sosa swinging his bat

Sammy Sosa swinging his bat — Sammy Sosa swings at a pitch from Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Denny Neagle before earning a walk in the fifth inning in Denver, CO. He looked serious and ready to show off his skills.

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Sammy Sosa for Texas Rangers

Sammy Sosa for Texas Rangers — Sammy Sosa follows through on his first inning RBI single off New York Yankees starter Chien Ming Wang in a baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York. The enthusiastic crowd watched what he could do from the stands.

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Sammy Sosa for the Baltimore Orioles

Sammy Sosa for the Baltimore Orioles — Sammy Sosa holds a bat during Orioles photo day, at spring training, in Fort Lauderdale, FL. He showed off a slight smile.

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Sammy Sosa holding his helmet

Sammy Sosa holding his helmet — Sammy Sosa tips his cap to a cheering crowd after hitting a home run in the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds in Chicago. The home run was his 542nd of his career and the 513th as a Cub, giving him the all-time club record ahead of Ernie Banks.

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Sammy Sosa in an attractive suit

Sammy Sosa in an attractive suit — Retired Domincan baseball player Sammy Sosa poses at the opening of the Dominican Republic Global Film Festival in 2010. He wore a nice suit with a neon green tie.

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Sammy Sosa at the Latin Grammy Awards

Sammy Sosa at the Latin Grammy Awards — Sammy Sosa arrives at the 12th Annual Latin Grammy Awards in in Las Vegas, NV. He gave a peace sign while posing on the red carpet.

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Sammy Sosa giving a peace sign

Sammy Sosa giving a peace sign — Sammy Sosa flashes a peace sign and smile while stopping to pose for a photo. He wore a gray blazer and striped scarf during the outing.

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Sammy Sosa in a tuxedo

Sammy Sosa in a tuxedo — Sammy Sosa smiles at the 12th Annual Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas, NV. He wore a velvet tuxedo to the event.

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Sammy Sosa at a Super Bowl party

Sammy Sosa at a Super Bowl party — Sammy Sosa at the ‘Sports Illustrated’ Super Bowl LIV Party at The Fontainebleau in Miami, FL in Feb. 2020. He looked happy to be there.

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