Roger Maris New York Yankees 1965 Baseball Photo 8x10
The 1965 Big Time Baseball publication features a page on Roger Maris, an outfielder for the New York Yankees, born on September 10, 1934, in Fargo, North Dakota. Known for batting left and throwing right, Maris gained prominence in the baseball world with his notable achievements. For the 1964 season, his statistical performance reflects a batting average of .281, with 26 home runs and 71 runs batted in (RBI). Throughout his lifetime career to this point, Maris maintained a .263 batting average, hit 240 home runs, and accumulated 681 RBIs. Maris is especially remembered for breaking Babe Ruth's single-season home run record by hitting 61 home runs in 1961, a pivotal moment in baseball history. His contributions were central to the Yankees during a highly competitive era in Major League Baseball, where they faced strong teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants.