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Photograph was edited for publication purposes. Photograph caption dated July 12, 1962 reads, "Leon Wagner of the Angels and Roger Maris of the New York Yankees, the home run king of 1961 with 61 round trips, are expected to supply most of the power when the two clubs meet tonight. Wagner leads the American League with 25 slams this season." See image 00052200 for additional photo in this series.
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image
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1 photographic print : b&w ; 26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Wagner, Leon Maris, Roger,--1934-1985 Los Angeles Angels (Baseball team) New York Yankees (Baseball team) Baseball Baseball players African American baseball players Baseball teams Baseball fields Baseball bats Baseball gloves Baseball caps Baseball uniforms Bleachers Spectators Men Los Angeles (Calif.)
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