1961 Home Run Kings: Maris and Cepeda Lead Baseball's Power Hitters
The page from the 1962 Famous Sluggers Yearbook highlights the home run leaders from the 1961 Major League Baseball season. Notable figures featured include Roger Maris of the New York Yankees, who led the American League with an impressive 61 home runs, and Orlando Cepeda of the San Francisco Giants, who topped the National League with 46 home runs. Maris' successful season is set against the backdrop of the Yankees' historical dominance during this period, while Cepeda's performance illustrates the competitive nature of the National League. The page lists various other players who followed Maris in the American League, such as Mickey Mantle (Yankees) with 54 home runs, and Harmon Killebrew (Twins) with 46. The National League features other prominent players, including Willie Mays (Giants) and Frank Robinson (Reds).