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1998 Fun Facts

January 25
The Denver Broncos become the first AFC team in fourteen years to win the Super Bowl, as they defeat the Green Bay Packers, 31-24 in Super Bowl XXXII.

February 15
Dale Earnhardt wins the Daytona 500 in his 20th try after many unsuccessful attempts.

June 14
The Chicago Bulls win their sixth NBA title in 8 years when they beat the Utah Jazz, 87-86 in Game Six. This is also Michael Jordan's last game as a Bull.

July 12
France defeats Brazil 3-0 to win the 1998 FIFA World Cup

September 8
St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Mark McGwire breaks baseball's single season homerun record, formerly held by Roger Maris. McGwire hits #62 at Busch Stadium in the fourth inning off of Chicago Cubs pitcher Steve Trachsel.

October 21
The New York Yankees defeated the San Diego Padres to sweep them in the World Series. The Yankees had a magical season with one-hundred fourteen regular-season wins and eleven postseason victories. 125 wins total. (the most by any team in one-hundred twenty-three years of Major League baseball).
 
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