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Originally Posted by ctownboy
Brian,
Maris's Home Run record is also tainted.
First off, he did it in a 162 game season and NOT a 154 game season
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2) He did it in a year where the pitching was watered down and OTHER players ALSO put up big numbers.
Norm Cash had a GREAT year in 1961 and put up better numbers over his career than Roger Maris did, so does Norm Cash deserve to be in the HOF??
David
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This perspective is mystifying to me. What do you have to say about Babe Ruth's record then? He did it with the lively ball and without pitchers pitching underhanded and batters calling for a slow or fast pitch like they did in 1871. Give me a break.
Why anyone would try to take away from what Maris did is beyond my understanding. The man's feat was remarkable and likely will never be replicated by a clean player.