New York Yankee and Detroit Tiger sluggers before game to battle for first place in the American League, New York, New York, September 2, 1961. From left, Roger Maris (51 home runs, 121 RBI), Rocky Colavito (39 home runs, 122 RBI), Norm Cash (32 home runs, 111 RBI), and Mickey Mantle (48 home runs, 114 RBI). (Photo by Underwood Archives/Getty Images)
