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Biography
Roger Eugene Maris was an American professional baseball right fielder who played 12 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). He is best known for setting a new MLB single-season home run record with 61 home runs in 1961.
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Awards & recognition
- Associated Press Athlete of the Year · 1961
- Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award · 1961
- Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award · 1960
- most valuable player award
- player of the year award
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- Rawlings Gold Glove Award
