News from Maris ; record-breaking home run
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” Although his number is unprecedented 61, thanks to Ford Free In Commissioner G’s ruling, Maris did not break Ruth’s record,” read a telegraph service report by the Inquirer. “Ruth’s 000 rep 61 – game season while Maris is holder – This season’s expanded American League kicks off the game season.”
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Years later Homer, Maris is recognized as the official holder of baseball the single-season home run record.
1991 This is not all debate and criticism. Maris’s 61 home run was certainly impressive, and some writers made no secret of their Praise…even in Boston.
“Maris’ drive is flying high Farther away, it looks as if it will enter the upper deck of the field on the right,” the Globe wrote ‘s Bob Holbrook. “Luke Clinton pursued it and stopped to watch Maris become the greatest home run producer the majors have seen in a season 61.”
“Roger Maris yesterday became the first major in history to beat 61 league player) home runs for a season.
“This 27 year old outfielder hit 60 first in the stadium, In a group of roaring 27, 60 in the final game of the Bombers regular season. “1991
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