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- Full name: Barry Lamar Bonds
- Born: July 24, 1964
- Birthplace: Riverside, California
- Height: 6'2"
- Weight: 236 lbs
- Bats: Left
- Throws: Left
- College: Arizona State University
- 1986: MLB Debut
- 2001: Set single-season home run record
- Godfather: Willie Mays
- Wife Liz Watson filed for separation in June of 2009
- Previously married to Susann Branco
- Daughter: Aisha Lynn
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Barry Bonds is a former baseball outfielder who currently holds the record for most career home runs with 762. On August 7, 2007, Bonds hit career home run number 756, passing Hank Aaron for the most career home runs in Major League Baseball history. On February 5, 2009, Bonds pleaded not guilty to charges that he lied to a grand jury about steroid use in 2003.ESPN.com: Bonds Enters Plea in Case for Third Time
On June 8, 2009, Bonds' wife of 11 years, Liz Watson, filed for legal separation citing irreconcilable differences. She is reportedly seeking financial support as well as joint custody of the couple's daughter, Aisha.Salon: Barry Bonds' wife files for legal separation It's reportedly unclear whether or not the couple have a prenuptial agreement in place.NY Daily News: Barry Bonds strikes out with second wife (June 8, 2009)
Early Life and Career
Born to former baseball superstar Bobby Bonds, Barry was sought by agents immediately upon graduating from high school but he decided to attend Arizona State University instead. In 1986, Bonds joined the Pittsburgh Pirates and won two NL MVP awards with the team in 1990 and 1992. In 1993, Bonds signed a six-year, $43.75 million contract with the San Francisco Giants, and played for the team for the rest of his career. He won the NL MVP award again in 1993, 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004.MLB.com: Barry BondsControversies and Scandal
In 2003, Bonds' name emerged in connection with a federal investigation into alleged steroids distribution from the Bay Area Laboratory Co-operative. In 2006, in the book Game of Shadows, authors Lance Williams and Mark Fainuru-Wada, alleged that Bonds knowingly took steroids for many years. The scandal overshadowed Bonds pursuit of Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron's home run records throughout the 2006 and 2007 seasons, and Bonds was often greeted with boos while on the road.On November 24, 2008, a judge threw out three counts of perjury against Bonds. 12 counts still remain. The judge of the case is Judge Susan Illston.ESPN.com: Bulk of government's charges against Bonds remain intact (November 24, 2008)
On January 28, 2009, The New York Times reported that urine tests showed that Bonds had used anabolic steroids. The samples taken by authorities could prove that Bonds used steroids in addition to the "cream" and the "clear.ESPN.com: Bonds reportedly used other steroids (January 29, 2009)
Bonds' February 5 plea of "not guilty" came just one day after a federal judge unsealed the 223-page court file surrounding Bonds' case, which included steroid test results and personal correspondence between Bonds and his trainer.CNN.com: Judge Unseals Barry Bonds' 223-page Court File
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Barry Bonds Questions
Why is carbon's covalent bond stronger than oxygen bond to hydrogen? 1 AnswerThis has to do with electronegativity, which is the affinity an atom has for electrons. Oxygen is more electronegative than carbon, so it has a greater affinity... read more
Did you know that Barry Manilow gives away a free download song from his vault on his website? 3 AnswersI didn't know this.... I'm not a fan but its cool that he understands that being nice to your fans actually helps... unlike some other musicians I could name...... read more
Should Barry Bonds be eligible for the Baseball Hall of Fame? 3 AnswersOf course. Bonds did nothing that other Hall of Famers haven't done. Steroids were not even against baseball's rules until recently, they were not when Bonds, ... read more
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Barry Bonds News and Articles
- CNN.com: Judge Unseals Barry Bonds' 223-page Court File (February 4, 2009)
- ESPN Video: Bonds documents made public (Time: 5:43)
- ESPN.com: Bonds reportedly used other steroids (January 29, 2009)
- ESPN.com: Feds drop 4 counts against Bonds (December 5, 2008)
- ESPN.com: Judge unseals documents regarding Bonds' alleged steroid use (November 26, 2008)
- MLB.com: 756 a record launched
- ESPN: Superseding indictment breaks up perjury counts against Bonds (May 13, 2008)
- Fox News: Perjury Case Against Baseball Star Barry Bonds Delayed 3 Months (March 21, 2008)
- ESPN.com: Report: 'Clear' chemist calls out Bonds, Sheffield - MLB (July 25, 2007)
- SI.com: The Truth About Barry Bonds and Steroids (March 2006)
- Google News: Barry Bonds
- The New York Times: Barry Bonds
- Pro Sports Daily: Barry Bonds
- SFGate.com: Barry Bonds
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Barry Bonds Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to San Francisco Giants
- MLB.com: Career Stats
- Height: 6'2"
- Weight: 230 lbs
- Years Pro: 22
Barry Bonds Timeline
- July 24, 1964: Born
- 1986: Makes Major League debut with Pittsburgh Pirates
- 1993: Signs with San Francisco Giants
- 2001: Breaks single-season record for home runs with 73
- 2006: Hits home run number 734 for 2nd all time in Major League Baseball
- 2007: All-Star Starter
- 2007: Hits home run #755 and #756 to become all-time home run king
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@bgriff91 Paul "Barry Bonds" Krebs is batting .1000 right now! What's that, I hear? We might have a new home-run king momentarily.
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@tm_wimbledon Agassi is no Barry Bonds and crystal meth is no steroid!!! But he shouldn't have been allowed to wear that wig!!
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Wow this dayquil must have some barry bonds shit in it, I feel damn near fine, 2 hours ago I thought I had swine flu lol
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Me n my boy @biggs007 n here get'n it n right now!!! Craaaazy wit da geeeeetar!!! (Barry bonds?)
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