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Roger Maris at Yankee Stadium as he hits his 52nd homer of the year in his pursuit of Babe Ruth's record of 60 home runs in one season, New York, New York, September 2, 1961. (Photo by Underwood Archives/Getty Images)

Roger Maris at Yankee Stadium as he hits his 52nd homer of the year in his pursuit of Babe Ruth's record of 60 home runs in one season, New York, New York, September 2, 1961. (Photo by Underwood Archives/Getty Images)