ON THIS DAY in 1927, Babe Ruth hit his 60th home run of the season, establishing a Major League Baseball record that was held until 1961. In 1948, Ruth’s feat was portrayed by William Bendix in THE BABE RUTH STORY.
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ON THIS DAY in 1934, New York Yankees right fielder Roger Maris was born. Maris broke Babe Ruth’s record by hitting 61 home runs during the 1961 season. In 2001, 61*, directed by Billy Crystal, documented the season’s events.
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