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Private Notes
The exploits of Giants slugger Barry Bonds are chronicled as he closes in on baseball's all-time home-run record. In the opener, Barry reflects on his career and his personal life.
Barry discusses his season-opening home-run drought.
Barry addresses the federal grand-jury investigation into whether he committed perjury. Trainers Harvey Shields and Greg “Sweets” Oliver talk about their workouts with Barry. Also: the Dodgers-Giants rivalry and Barry's relationship with former teammate Jeff Kent.
Barry recalls his college career at Arizona State and his relationship with manager Jim Leyland. He also discusses his declining defensive skills and his long-awaited first homer in 2006, No. 709 of his career.
Barry is reunited with his high-school coach.
Barry talks with Robin Yount in Milwaukee and Mike Schmidt in Philadelphia, where his 713th homer gets mixed reviews. Danny Glover comments on baseball's steroids controversy and its racial implications. Also: Barry discusses his relationship with Victor Conte and his memorabilia collection.
Stuck on No. 713, Barry gets advice from Vince Coleman and Willie Mays during a homerless home stand. Former commissioner Fay Vincent and Giants president Peter Magowan comment on the steroids controversy. Also: Barry's high-school coach and friends visit the ballpark.
In Oakland, fans, family and teammates celebrate after Barry finally hits his 714th homer and ties Babe Ruth for second on the all-time list.
Barry and the Giants travel to St. Louis to face the Cardinals and hot-hitting slugger Albert Pujols.
