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The Steroid Era

The Steroid Era. By: Lucas Qualman. How did the steroid era affect baseball’s regulations, its popularity, and US legislation?. What are Steroids?. Controlled substance as of 1990 Used to better athletic ability Multiple side effects

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The Steroid Era

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  1. The Steroid Era By: Lucas Qualman How did the steroid era affect baseball’s regulations, its popularity, and US legislation?

  2. What are Steroids? • Controlled substance as of 1990 • Used to better athletic ability • Multiple side effects • Type of performance-enhancing drug (PED) along with human growth hormone (HGH)

  3. Beginning of an Era • Jose Canseco was first known user • All illegal drugs banned by MLB in 1991 • Testing began in 2001 • Positive test only meant treatment

  4. The BALCO Scandal • Involved athletes from many sports • Led to stricter regulations in baseball Early 2005 Steroid Rules: 1st positive test – 15 game suspension 2nd positive test – 30 game suspension 3rd positive test – 60 game suspension 4th positive test – 1 year suspension 5th positive test – commissioner’s discretion

  5. “Three strikes and you’re out” • Bud Selig changes rules again in 2005 • 10 players have been caught under these rules Current Steroid Rules: 1st positive test – 50 game suspension 2nd positive test – 100 game suspension 3rd positive test – lifetime ban

  6. Mitchell Report • Compiled by former Senator George Mitchell • 20 month investigation • Found “a serious drug culture within baseball” • 86 players named • 7 MVPs and 31 All-stars • No suspension handed out

  7. Popularity in 2004 • Attendance up 14.4% in first 3 weeks • Average attendance 29,718 in 2004 • Rays jump from last in attendance to eighth • Fans have negative opinion of steroids • Record crowds

  8. Record Breaking Performances • 1 home run per 91 at bats in Babe Ruth’s time • 1 home run per 30 at bats in 1999 • Mark McGwire battles Sammy Sosa for most home runs in a single season in 1998 & 1999 • Barry Bonds sets most career home runs record in 2007

  9. Memorabilia Sales • Roger Maris game jersey from $100,000 to $350,000 • Sosa rookie card from $120 to $15 • McGwire rookie card from $250 to $30 • Investors avoid current players

  10. Player Opinion in 2005 • 79% believe steroids played a role in record-breaking performances • 80.2% think less than half of players use PEDs • 35% think steroid users should be stripped of records or have them denoted with an asterisk • 69% feel punishments for being caught are severe enough

  11. New Legislation • Anabolic Steroid Control Act of 2004 • Amended the Controlled Substance Act • Broader definition of steroids • John McCain introduces the Clean Sports Act of 2005 • 2 year ban for first positive test • Did not pass

  12. From the Field to the Courtroom • Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds both indicted • Both for lying to congress • McGwire, Sosa, Canseco testify at congressional hearing on steroids

  13. What was the Effect on Baseball? • Creation of new rules • Popularity increased while credibility decreased • New legislation and player prosecution

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