On July 25, 1961, Roger Maris of the New York Yankees hits four home runs during a doubleheader sweep of the Chicago White Sox , giving him 40 for the season. Maris moves 25 games ahead of Babe Ruth’s 1927 pace and he also ties the American League record for most home runs in a twinbill. Maris will
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