Article: Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Gary Peterson column: What made this mark hallowed?(Column)

Byline: Gary Peterson

Jul. 15--When it comes to Barry Bonds and baseball's most hallowed record, it's not just a question of when he will break it.

It's also a question of who appointed career home runs as baseball's most hallowed record.

Was there a vote? An official proclamation, perhaps? Has commissioner Bud Selig been chipping away at stone tablets in his New York City office? Is this some kind of sponsorship deal?

"Hormel, makers of the official cocktail onion of Major League Baseball, is proud to sponsor baseball's most hallowed record ... "

The closer Bonds gets to Henry Aaron's career home run total of 755, the more ...

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