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Roger Maris 1961 - 61st Home Run as Called by Red Barber, WPIX-TV, 10/1/1961
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Maris Hits 61st in Final Game; Yank First to Exceed 60 Home Runs in Major Leagues
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Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle's home run race of 1961 – New York Daily News
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New York Yankees Legends
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Lot Detail - 1961 Yankee Stadium Score Card - 10/1/61 Yanks vs Red Sox- Maris hits 61st HR - Breaks Ruth's Single-Season HR Record (Fully Scored)
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Baseball's Reluctant Hero: Roger Maris
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Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, October 1, 1961 – Roger Maris takes curtain call after breaking Ruth's home run record
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Aaron Judge belts 60th homer to tie Babe Ruth in Yankees' crazy comeback win
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Roger Maris breaks Babe Ruth's homerun record
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Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, October 1, 1961 – Roger Maris takes curtain call after breaking Ruth's home run record
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The Other Side of '61 - BallNine