1) A general overview of steroids

2) Steroids timeline

3) Barry Bonds

Increase of muscle mass

Reduction of body fat

Enhanced endurance

Testicular atrophy Liver damageCancerAcneExcessive Hair GrowthMood Swings

1889 - French neurologist Charles Brown markets a "rejuvenating elixir," which is made from the testicles of guinea pigs and dogs.

1935 - Testosterone is first synthesized by Adolf Butenandt and Lavoslav Ruzicka, who earn a Nobel Prize in chemistry for the accomplishment.

World War II - It is believed that German soldiers are given testosterone to increase their battlefield performance.

1952 - The Soviet Olympic team performs extremely well at its first games

1953 - The first anabolic steroid, 19-nortestosterone, is synthesized.

1954 - A Soviet Union coach informs U.S. coach Dr. John Ziegler that the Soviet

team is using testosterone. On returning home, Dr. Ziegler begins administering testosterone to his weightlifters.

1963 - Strength Coach Alvin Roy serves breakfast with dianabol to San Diego Chargers linemen.

1972 - The International Olympic Committee implements the strictest steroid and drug testing policy known to sports.

1981 - Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, is amended and anabolic steroids are required to be prescribed and dispensed by licensed physicians.

1988 - Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson, winner of the 100-meter race at the Summer Olympics, forfeits his gold medal after the steroid stanozolol was found in his urine.

1990 - The Anabolic Steroids Control Act is passed

1991 - Commissioner Fay Vincent attempts to ban pitcher Steve Howe from major league baseball for failing his seventh drug test. The Players' Union appeals and succeeds in overturning the Commissioner's decision.

1991 - Fay Vincent resigns due to pressure from a baseball owners group led by Bud Selig.

2004 - The Anabolic Steroid Control Act of 2004 is passed steroid within 1,000 feet of a sports facility.

March 2005 - Congressional hearings on steroids are held. Major league players, including Rafael Palmiero, deny the use of steroids. Player Sammy Sosa says, "No hablo Ingleis."

August 2005 - Rafael Palmiero is suspended for 10 days after failing a steroids drug test.

Home Runs Single Season Leaders

'Top 100'

Name Home Runs Year Team League Rank

Barry Bonds 73 2001 San Francisco Giants NL 1

Mark McGwire 70 1998 St. Louis Cardinals NL 2

Sammy Sosa 66 1998 Chicago Cubs NL 3

Mark McGwire 65 1999 St. Louis Cardinals NL 4

Sammy Sosa 64 2001 Chicago Cubs NL 5

Sammy Sosa 63 1999 Chicago Cubs NL 6

Roger Maris 61 1961 New York Yankees AL 7

Babe Ruth 60 1927 New York Yankees AL 8

Babe Ruth 59 1921 New York Yankees AL 9

Jimmie Foxx 58 1932 Philadelphia Athletics AL 10

Hank Greenberg 58 1938 Detroit Tigers AL

Started playing for the Pirates in 1986

Won many awards including: 7 MVP awards Sporting News’ player of the

decade for 1990’s Holds record for homeruns in a

season (73) 32nd in stolen bases with 514 Holds record for career homeruns

with 762

Studies suggest that over 500,000 high school athletes have tried

steroids.

The steroid epidemic in the NFL was exposed in the 1980’s.

Like in baseball- the NFL was brought before the United States Senate in 1989.

That year suspensions started for positive test results.

1st offense is a 4 game suspension- then 8 games- and so on.

The deaths of Lyle Alzado and Mike Webster The deaths of Lyle Alzado and Mike Webster opened a lot of eyes.opened a lot of eyes.

In 2005 Bill Romanowski admitted to steroid In 2005 Bill Romanowski admitted to steroid use.use.

In 2004 members of the Carolina Panthers In 2004 members of the Carolina Panthers tried to obtain “stackers” the week of the tried to obtain “stackers” the week of the Superbowl.Superbowl.

WWE Wrestler

Murder/Suicide in 2007

Not allowed to represent Team USA upcoming Olympics

2 year suspension from International play

20 game suspension from NHL (1st Offense)

History of Steroids

Major League Baseball

High School Athletes

Professional Football

Track and Field

Cycling

Professional Wrestling

National Hockey League

World Anti-Doping Agency