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Forget Maris. (Cleveland Indians' slugger Albert Belle)(Cover Story)

From: The Sporting News  |  Date: 2/26/1996  |  Author: Marantz, Steve

The Indians' Albert Belle is the most feared hitter in baseball. The 50 home runs he hit in 1995's 144-game season has many believing he can break the record of 61 set by Roger Maris in 1961. He is also working on repairing his image, which has suffered due to frequent temper outbursts.

Albert Belle wants a puff piece. He is being interviewed on a condition: no "negatives." There are to be no questions about, ahem, problems and incidents. No mention of lawsuits, suspensions, reprimands, ...

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