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Barry Bonds And The Making Of An Antihero

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Barry Bonds is one of the most controversial figures in baseball history. He was a seven-time MVP and a 14-time All-Star, but he was also accused of using performance-enhancing drugs. In his new book, "Barry Bonds And The Making Of An Antihero," Jeff Pearlman tells the story of Bonds' rise and fall.

Bonds was born in Riverside, California, in 1964. His father, Bobby Bonds, was a two-time All-Star outfielder. Bonds grew up playing baseball and quickly developed into a star player. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1985 and made his major league debut in 1986.

Love Me, Hate Me: Barry Bonds and the making of an Antiher

by Jeff Pearlman

4.3 out of 5

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Bonds quickly became one of the best players in the game. He won his first MVP award in 1990 and went on to win six more MVP awards in 1992, 1993, 1996, 2001, 2002, and 2004. He is the all-time leader in home runs with 762.

However, Bonds' career was also marred by controversy. In 2003, he was indicted on perjury and obstruction of justice charges for lying to a grand jury about his use of performance-enhancing drugs. He was convicted in 2007 and sentenced to 30 days in prison.

Despite his legal troubles, Bonds remains one of the most popular players in baseball history. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2018.

In his book, Pearlman tells the story of Bonds' rise and fall. He paints a portrait of a complex and driven man who was both brilliant and flawed. Pearlman also explores the role of steroids in Bonds' career and the impact that they had on his legacy.

"Barry Bonds And The Making Of An Antihero" is a fascinating and nuanced look at one of the most controversial figures in baseball history. Pearlman tells the story of Bonds' life in a fair and balanced way, and he provides a fresh perspective on the steroid era in baseball.

Love Me, Hate Me: Barry Bonds and the making of an Antiher

by Jeff Pearlman

4.3 out of 5