🎉 Correct! Sammy Sosa’s remarkable 1998 season, highlighted by his fierce competition with Mark McGwire, made him a household name and one of the most beloved players in baseball during the late 1990s. Sosa became the first player to hit over 60 home runs in three separate seasons and brought incredible energy, charisma, and excitement to the field. His friendly rivalry with McGwire during the home run chase revitalized interest in baseball after years of declining popularity due to the 1994 strike. While McGwire narrowly beat him in 1998, Sosa’s impact, especially in Chicago and among Latino fans, left an indelible mark on the game’s history.