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Old 01-26-2014, 07:46 PM   #25
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Originally Posted by Ragnar View Post
The 60 was hit in 1927 I believe. Maybe the alcohol helped him? I know the higher mound didn't.

Maris hit 61 in the early 60s so I don't know what they had at that time. But whatever it was, it didn't have the same affect on the body as Maris didn't look all that pumped up.
It's hard to say given how baggy the uniforms were in those days. But he certainly wasn't a little guy.

Don't want to hyperlink anything so here is decent photo of him.

http://www.thebaseballpage.com/commu...ongs-hall-fame
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