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| − | '''Barry Bonds''' (born July 24, 1964) was a [[Major League Baseball]] player | + | '''Barry Bonds''' (born July 24, 1964) was a [[Major League Baseball]] player for the [[San Francisco Giants]] and [[Pittsburgh Pirates]]. He is the son of former Major League All-Star [[Bobby Bonds]], and the godson of baseball legend [[Willie Mays]]. He holds many records, such as most home runs in a season (73 in 2001), most home runs in his career (762), and most career walks (2539). He has won seven MVP awards, four more than anyone else. |
== Controversy == | == Controversy == | ||
| − | Bonds is widely suspected of having used performance-enhancing drugs in the later part of his career. Since [[steroid]] tests have been instituted, he has never failed a test. The investigations into the allegations are continuing. On November 15, 2007, Bonds was indicted for perjury for information he gave during questioning back in 2003. | + | Bonds is widely suspected of having used performance-enhancing drugs in the later part of his career. Since [[steroid]] tests have been instituted, he has never failed a test. The investigations into the allegations are continuing. On November 15, 2007, Bonds was indicted for perjury for information he gave during questioning back in 2003. He was convicted of perjury in 2011. |
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Revision as of 13:47, August 28, 2011
Barry Bonds (born July 24, 1964) was a Major League Baseball player for the San Francisco Giants and Pittsburgh Pirates. He is the son of former Major League All-Star Bobby Bonds, and the godson of baseball legend Willie Mays. He holds many records, such as most home runs in a season (73 in 2001), most home runs in his career (762), and most career walks (2539). He has won seven MVP awards, four more than anyone else.
Controversy
Bonds is widely suspected of having used performance-enhancing drugs in the later part of his career. Since steroid tests have been instituted, he has never failed a test. The investigations into the allegations are continuing. On November 15, 2007, Bonds was indicted for perjury for information he gave during questioning back in 2003. He was convicted of perjury in 2011.
