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What advantage did roger maris have when he broke babe Ruth's record?
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He had 8 more regular season games to hit 61 or a total of 162, Ruth hit 60 in 154 games which was the regular season in 1927.
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How much did Mark McGwire break Roger Maris' 1961 home run record by?
In 1998, Mark McGwire broke Maris' record by nine home runs. McGwire hit 70 and Maris hit 61.
Who broke maris home run record?
Barry Bonds broke the record in the 20 century.
Was Mark McGwire on steroids when he broke the home run record in 1998?
According to CNN and AP, Mark McGwire admitted on Jan. 11, 2010, to being on steroids when he broke Roger Maris' home run record in 1998.
Which slugger broke Roger Maris' single season home run record during the 1998 baseball season?
In 1998, St. Louis Cardinals slugger Mark McGwire hit 70 home runs to break Roger Maris' single season record.
Who broke Babe Ruth's season home run record in 1961?
Roger Maris hit 61 Home Runs in 1961.
Who broke ruth's record in 1961?
Roger Maris with 61 home runs.
How much did Mark McGwire break Roger Maris' 1961 home run record by?
In 1998, Mark McGwire broke Maris' record by nine home runs. McGwire hit 70 and Maris hit 61.
Who brooke Babe Ruths records in 1961?
Roger Maris 61 in '61Roger Maris hit 61 home runs in 1961 breaking Babe Ruth single season home run record of 60 set in 1927.
Who broke maris home run record?
Barry Bonds broke the record in the 20 century.
What year did Mark McGwire break Roger Maris' record?
Maris broke Babe Ruth's record of 60 homeruns in 1961.Sammy Sosa and McGwire chased the record in 1998 and finaly that season McGwire broke Maris' current record of 61 and made the new record 70 homeruns. Also, in 1998 Sammy Sosa broke Maris' record to make it 66 homeruns. Later, in 2001 Barry Bonds broke McGwire'srecord and made the modern day record a total of 73 homeruns. Bonds went on to brake Hank Aarons record for most homeruns in a career. Aarons record was 755 and Bondsmade it 756.BUT Sosa, McGwire and Bonds all have strong evidence against them that they have taken steroids. So I believe their records should not count!
In 1998 Mark McGwire of the St. Louis Cardinals broke whose single season home run record?
Roger Maris
Who held the record for 61 Homers?
Roger Maris hit his 61st blast over the right field wall at Yankee Stadium. The first recor was held by Babe Ruth until Maris broke it.
Was Mark McGwire on steroids when he broke the home run record in 1998?
According to CNN and AP, Mark McGwire admitted on Jan. 11, 2010, to being on steroids when he broke Roger Maris' home run record in 1998.
Which slugger broke Roger Maris' single season home run record during the 1998 baseball season?
In 1998, St. Louis Cardinals slugger Mark McGwire hit 70 home runs to break Roger Maris' single season record.
What characterized roger maris as a player?
He broke the record by hitting 61 home runs for the New York Yankees during the 1961 season.
Who broke Babe Ruth's season home run record?
In 1961, Roger Maris of the Yankees hit 61 home runs, breaking Babe Ruth's previous record of 60.
Who broke Babe Ruth's season home run record in 1961?
Roger Maris hit 61 Home Runs in 1961.
