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Maris and Ruth: Was the Season Games Differential the Primary
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Roger Maris' home run chase a far cry from Aaron Judge's
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The 60th anniversary of Roger Maris passing Babe Ruth for home run
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Roger Maris 1961 - 61st Home Run as Called by Red Barber, WPIX-TV
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U-T Sports For Kids: Babe Ruth and single-season home run record
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Roger Maris's Misunderstood Quest to Break the Home Run Record
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50 years later: Roger Maris and baseball's holy home run record
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Aaron Judge hits 61st homer, ties AL record, Trending
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Roger Maris' home run chase a far cry from Aaron Judge's
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October 1st, 1961 – Roger Maris surpasses Babe Ruth's single
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New York Yankee Legends: A most exciting season, the M&M boys race
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50th anniversary of Roger Maris' 61-homer season stirs debate
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Canada pop and sports collectibles
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Roger Maris memorabilia from historic 1961 season still holds