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Baseball Legend Roger Maris Passes Away - December 14, 1985

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On this day, December 14, 1985, baseball legend Roger Maris passed away at the age of 51 due to non-Hodgkin lymphoma. A true icon of the sport, Maris is best remembered for breaking Babe Ruth’s single-season home run record in 1961, hitting an astounding 61 home runs—a feat that stood as a Major League record for 37 years.

Maris was also named American League MVP in 1960 and 1961, further cementing his place in baseball history. Despite his remarkable achievements, he was known as a humble player who valued team success over personal accolades.
 
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