10/24: The Performance Enhancer for the 1961 Yankees
According to
Moose Skowron:
Maris hit his record-breaking 61 home runs that year, and Mantle added 54. Skowron produced a career-high 28 long balls, giving the trio an impressive total of 143. The secret to their success, according to Skowron, was a special liquid refreshment.
"We drank a lot of beer," Skowron said with a laugh. "I've never played on a greater team."
Funny that he should say that. I've always joked with my brother that the Babe had a performance enhancer ("what do you think Beer is?). heh.
Via
Brian MacMillan.
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