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Roger Maris's Misunderstood Quest to Break the Home Run Record
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Roger Maris Jr. blasts MLB, says Aaron Judge's potential 62nd
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Aaron Judge breaks Roger Maris' AL record with 62nd home run
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Roger Maris Jr. blasts MLB, says Aaron Judge's potential 62nd home
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