1.3K views · 60 reactions | ⚾️On October 1, 1961 the Yankees’ Roger Maris hits his 61st home run of the season, against Tracy Stallard of the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium. The homer gives New York a 1-0 victory and enables Maris to eclipse Babe Ruth’s 34-year-old single-season home run record.⚾️ #RogerMarisHOF | Davenport Sports Network | Facebook

12K views · 1.8K reactions | 61 years ago today in 1961, Roger Maris set a new American League record with his 61st home run of the season. | YES Network | Facebook

En 1961, Roger Maris sorprendió al mundo conectando 61 cuadrangulares con los New York Yankees, convirtiéndose en uno de los pocos jugadores en la historia en superar los 60 HR en una campaña. Su marca se mantuvo como récord de Grandes Ligas durante 37 años, hasta que en 1998 Mark McGwire la dejó atrás con 70 jonrones. Un logro histórico que marcó una era. ⚾💥 #SabíasQue #RogerMaris #Yankees #MLB #61HR #1961 #HistoriaDelBeisbol #Leyenda #Beisbol #HomeRunRecord #DidYouKnow #RogerMaris #Yankees #6

52K views · 2K reactions | With the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Golden Era Committee meeting Sunday, it’s a great time to recognize the career of 2x AL MVP Roger Maris, still the AL’s all-time single-season HR leader w/ 61 in 1961. He played in 5 WS w/NYY, winning two, and his No. 9 was retired by NYY in 1984. | New York Yankees | Facebook

On this date in 1985, Mickey Mantle threw out the ceremonial first pitch with Roger Maris alongside him. More Yankees history: bit.ly/3cmglZt | YES Network

On his birthday, relive some of the best moments from the iconic career of No. 9, Roger Maris. | New York Yankees Highlights

⚾️On December 14, 1985 the sports world mourned the loss of baseball legend Roger Maris, who passed away at the age of 51. Maris was a 7-time All-Star, 3-time World Series champion and a 2-time AL MVP. Take a look back as Bob Costas announces Maris’ passing on the outro of the days NFL games.⚾️ #RogerMaris #MarisHOF #Yankees | Davenport Sports Network