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1962 Back-O'-The-Card: 1961 World Series Game 3

MARIS WINS IT IN 9TH
"John Blanchard's pinch-hit homer in the 8th inning tied it and home run champ Roger Maris hit one in the 9th to give the Yanks the lead in the World Series, two games to one. Bob Purkey lost a heartbreaking 8-hitter."

-1962 Topps No. 234

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