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Roger Maris
1957 - 1968 (Right Field)
1463 games, 275 home runs, .260 batting
average
| Best known for breaking Babe
Ruth's 60 homer season record, Maris found little pleasure in
chasing the record. Many fans wanted his more popular teammate
(Mickey Mantle) to break the record instead, and Commissioner
Ford Frick got into the act by declaring that any new record would
be marked by an asterisk if not accomplished within 154 games.
Although his career numbers may not be as impressive as many of
the greats, Maris was an excellent all around player who helped
both the Yankees and Cardinals win championships. |
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