Bill has nailed it. The romance surrounding Maris is quite misplaced IMO, one exceptional season notwithstanding. Norm Cash's 1961 season in which he led the league in hits, BA, on base percentage, and OPS arguably was better than Maris's season. And Cash had a much longer and better career. But nobody (rightfully) is suggesting Cash for the HOF.
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