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Though he passed Hank Aaron as the all-time home run king in 2007, Bonds’ legacy remains complicated. He was blackballed by the league following his indictment and, despite his willingness to play for the league minimum, no teams extended a contract offer after his tenure with the Giants ended.
In 2011, Bonds was found guilty of obstruction of justice stemming from his perjury trial, receiving a sentence of house arrest that underscored the serious consequences of his actions. Although his conviction was later reversed in 2015, the years of legal battles had irrevocably altered the course of his reputation.