A Short Life History of Roger Maris

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Roger Maris – Baseball’s Reluctant Hero (TV-14; 4:06) Authors Tom Clavin and Danny Peary discuss their biography, “Roger Maris: Baseball’s Reluctant Hero.”   READ MORE

Synopsis
Born on September 10, 1934, in Hibbing, Minnesota, Roger Maris was a multisport star in high school before becoming a professional baseball player. In 1961, Maris hit 61 home runs to break the 34-year-old record held by the great Babe Ruth. The New York Yankees retired his No. 9 and the Roger Maris Museum opened in Fargo, North Dakota, shortly before his death in December 1985.

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