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I feel that I was a good all-around player, I had good speed, a good arm and could play the outfield.

Roger Maris

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Roger Maris
Age: 51 †
Born: 1934
Born: September 10
Died: 1985
Died: December 14
Baseball Player
Hibbing
Minnesota
Roger Eugene Maris
Speed
Arms
Player
Around
Play
Feel
Feels
Good
Outfield

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