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Aaron Judge is having quite a season this year. With 61 home runs already smashed from the plate, the New York Yankees slugger is on the verge of breaking the single-season home-run record in the American League.

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Being a New York Yankees player (the most successful MLB franchise), Judge has got enough support on his back. Even though he is a baseball player, the Yankees slugger has been getting support from all over the sporting world.

NFL rookie Jeremy Ruckert is rooting for Aaron Judge amidst his historic season

As earlier said, not only from the MLB community but Aaron Judge has been getting love and support from the NBA and NFL stars, too. And the New York Jets’ rising star Jeremy Ruckert is the latest member to join the Aaron Judge fanbase.

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The Jets rookie was wearing an Aaron Judge jersey and the Yankees cap recently. And he is not the first one to back Judge for his historical season this year. 

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Taking to Twitter, SNY Network shared a video of Ruckert. In the video, one can clearly see the Jets’ rookie walking with a Judge jersey on his back while wearing a Yankees cap. A couple of MLB fans also praised the Jets’ rookie for his wonderful gesture. 

Apart from a few NBA and NFL stars, renowned actor, Adam Sandler is also backing the Yankees slugger to slam the decades-old record.

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Will Judge break the single-season home-run record in the AL?

As things stand, Aaron Judge is only one good hit away from breaking the record. However, it is not as easy as it seems. Given the Pinstripes have left only four games to play this regular season, Judge’s chances are very slim, especially when the pitchers are not throwing him proper pitches.

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However, whether Judge manages to hit the 62nd HR or not, no one can deny the fact that it was one of the best seasons for an MLB player.

Do you think Judge will hit the record-breaking 62nd HR this year?