3.5". No maker. Text on baseball design. The team finished with a record of 109-53, eight games ahead of the Detroit Tigers, and won their 26th American League pennant. In the World Series, they defeated the Cincinnati Reds in 5 games. This season was best known for the home run chase between Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle, with the former beating Babe Ruth's single season record by hitting 61. This team is considered one of the greatest in the history of all sports. Some faint and tiny age dots, mostly on rim. Still totally bright and glossy. VF. Paul Muchinsky Collection Book Example.