Roger Maris
Roger Maris was a celebrated Major League Baseball player, best known for breaking Babe Ruth's single-season home run record in 1961 while playing for the New York Yankees. His achievement brought him both fame and scrutiny, as fans and media debated the legitimacy of his record compared to Ruth's. Maris was a two-time American League MVP and a key figure in Yankees history, remembered for his remarkable power-hitting and the competitive spirit he brought to the game.
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Roger Maris was another key player for the New York Yankees in the 1960 World Series.
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