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Why is Roger Maris famous?

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∙ 15y ago
Updated: 8/17/2019

Roger Maris was most famous for his playing days with the New York Yankees, and Mickey Mantle as part of the hitting duo nicknamed the "M&M Boys" In 1961 Roger Maris' popularity grew hitting 61 home runs, as he broke Babe Ruth's single season home run record of 60 that the Babe set in 1927.

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