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Roger Maris

Born: Sept. 10, 1934
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broke Babe Ruth's season HR record with 61 in 1961 and held record until 1998; 2-time AL MVP (1960-61) with NY Yankees; 275 HRs in 12 years.

Died: Dec. 14, 1985

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