Roger Maris New York Yankees Magazine Page 1961 Photo 8x10
The page from the 1961 Big Time Baseball sports publication features Roger Maris, an outfielder for the New York Yankees. Born on September 10, 1934, in Hibbing, Minnesota, Maris is highlighted for his contributions to Major League Baseball. By this time, his Major League totals included 1,873 at-bats, 483 hits, and 97 home runs, with a batting average of .258. Maris, known for his remarkable achievements during the early 1960s, is depicted in his Yankees uniform, sporting the iconic pinstripes. This era was historically significant for Maris, as he famously broke Babe Ruth's long-standing single-season home run record by hitting 61 home runs in 1961. This achievement occurred during a period when the New York Yankees were a dominant force in baseball, with Maris and teammate Mickey Mantle creating a formidable lineup.