That goes for Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa too. Maris' 61 is the 162-game record. Fortunately, I think most fans have come around to that conclusion.

The Real Top 5:
1. Roger Maris 61 (1961)
2. Babe Ruth 60 (1927)
3. Babe Ruth 59 (1921)
4. Jimmie Foxx 58 (1932)
5. Hank Greenberg 58 (1938)