Roger Maris Breaks HR Record, Yankees, 1961 Swing Sequence
The page from the 1965 Big Time Baseball sports publication showcases a pivotal moment in baseball history: Roger Maris hitting his 61st home run on October 1, 1961, at Yankee Stadium. This achievement broke Babe Ruth's long-standing single-season home run record. The page includes a sequence of photographs capturing Maris’s iconic swing. Wearing jersey number 9, Maris is shown in his batting stance, executing a powerful swing, and watching as the ball sails into the right field stands. This event was significant as it symbolized not just a personal triumph for Maris but also an essential moment in the legacy of the New York Yankees. The 1961 season was marked by Maris's competition with fellow Yankee, Mickey Mantle, who was also a strong contender in the home run chase.