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September 20, 1961: Roger Maris hits 59th home run as Yankees clinch pennant – Society for American Baseball Research
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With Judge Closing on 60 HRs, Recalling When Maris Chased Ruth's Mark in Baltimore
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Linden native Judge hits 61st home run, ties Maris' AL record
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New York Yankees, History & Notable Players
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The Year That Finding the single memory that defines each baseball season since 1903 - ESPN
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Ohtani hits the longest home run of his MLB career (493 feet) to reach 30 this season
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Aaron Judge breaks North Dakota native Roger Maris' AL Home Run Record
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Aaron Judge home run debate: Roger Maris' 61 is real record
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October 1, 1961: Roger Maris surpasses Babe Ruth with 61st home run – Society for American Baseball Research
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Maris and Ruth: Was the Season Games Differential the Primary Issue? – Society for American Baseball Research
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October 7, 1961: Roger Maris's ninth-inning home run wins Game 3 for Yankees – Society for American Baseball Research
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A Moment in Time – 9/19/61 – Behind the Bag