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When Roger Maris hit the then-record-breaking figure of 61 home runs in 1961, how many intentional walks did he receive? (I’ll tell you): Zero. That outcome illustrates a bigger storyline.
Roger Maris (L) and Mickey Mantle (photo courtesy Our3Doxies)
That’s what can happen when a perennial loser (the NY Rangers in this case) finally becomes a big winner.
Stephane Matteau’s historic goal in the second OT of Game 7 vs. the Islanders (photo, Rangers Blog via ESPN)
Competitive athletes will have difficult weeks. They’ll get frustrated, and occasionally need a push from their coach. But burnout is different.
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