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On This Day December 14 1985 – Roger Maris Passed Away at Age 51 from Non Hodgkin Lymphoma

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On This Day December 14 1985 – Roger Maris Passed Away at Age 51 from Non Hodgkin Lymphoma.

On this day December 14 1985 Roger Maris passed away at age 51 from non Hodgkin lymphoma, marking the loss of one of baseball’s most iconic figures. Maris became a sports legend in 1961 when he broke Babe Ruth’s long standing single season home run record, a moment that placed him at the center of national attention and forever secured his place in baseball history. His quiet determination and humility made him a respected figure both on and off the field.

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