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Don't you agree with me that Mark McGwire breaking Roger Maris season Home Run record of 61 should not count since McGwire was on steroids? - Quora
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Roger Maris left behind complicated, oft-misunderstood legacy
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Nearing the season's midway point, which Rangers have a shot at baseball's major awards?
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Roger Maris left behind complicated, oft-misunderstood legacy
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Williams passes Maris, and Bonds becomes anti-drug crusader
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Aaron Judge, Biography, Home Runs, Yankees, & MLB
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Roger Maris broke Babe Ruth's single season home run record by hitting 61 homers in 1961. He finished his 12-year career with less than 300 (275), meaning he hit over 20% of
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99 Cool Facts About Babe Ruth - Sports Illustrated
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Green: 1961 home run chase of Ruth tested mettle of Maris, Mantle and the game
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Roger Maris - Wikipedia