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Pressures mount as Henry Aaron nears Ruth home run record
Arthur Daley surveys Henry Aaron’s sprint toward Babe Ruth’s 714 career mark and the mounting pressures. Aaron’s routine, field changes, and cautious handling echo Roger Maris’s 1961 clash with Ruth’s legacy, while fans, media, and opponents test the player’s balance and focus.
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Arthur Daley
New York Times
New York
Henry Aaron
Babe Ruth
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Aaron
Ted Williams
Roger Maris
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Ford Frick
Aston
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Hank Greenberg
Jimmy Foxx
Hoyt Wilhelm
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Triandos
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