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Roger Maris of the New York Yankees hit his 61st Home Run of the 1961 season off Tracy Stallard of the Boston Red Sox in the final game of the season at the old Yankee Stadium.
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How much did Mark McGwire break Roger Maris' 1961 home run record by?
In 1998, Mark McGwire broke Maris' record by nine home runs. McGwire hit 70 and Maris hit 61.
How many home runs did Roger Maris hit in 1961?
During the 1961 season, Roger Maris hit home runs pitched by many pitchers, however his final record breaking home run was hit from Tracy Stallard against Boston in the 4th inning. Maris was given plenty of grief from angry fans for taking the beloved Babe Ruth's home run record.
Who hit the first home run in Veterans Stadium?
On April 10, 1971, Don Money of the Philadelphia Phillies hit the first home run in Veterans Stadium.
When Mark Mcguire broke Roger Maris home run record how many more games were there in a season than when Roger Maris played?
None, both played in seasons that had 162 game schedules. Maris hit his 61st home run in the Yankees' 162nd game of the 1961 season. McGwire hit his 62nd home run in the Cardinals' 144th game of the 1998 season.
Where is the home run ball that Roger Maris hit on October 1 1961?
Both the ball and bat from Maris' 61st home run can be found at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York.
What day did Roger Maris hit his 61st home run?
Roger Maris hit his 61st home run of the season on Sunday, October 1, 1961.
How much did Mark McGwire break Roger Maris' 1961 home run record by?
In 1998, Mark McGwire broke Maris' record by nine home runs. McGwire hit 70 and Maris hit 61.
Who was the first pitcher to hit a home run at the new Busch stadium?
Mulder was the first pitcher to hit a home run at the new Busch stadium!
How many home runs did Roger Maris hit in 1961?
During the 1961 season, Roger Maris hit home runs pitched by many pitchers, however his final record breaking home run was hit from Tracy Stallard against Boston in the 4th inning. Maris was given plenty of grief from angry fans for taking the beloved Babe Ruth's home run record.
Was there a baseball hit out of Yankee stadium?
no baseball was ever hit out of Yankees Stadium for a home run.
Who hit home runs completely out of Yankee stadium?
No one has ever hit a home run completely out of Yankees Stadium.
Who hit the first home run in Veterans Stadium?
On April 10, 1971, Don Money of the Philadelphia Phillies hit the first home run in Veterans Stadium.
Who hit the furthest home run in Busch Stadium?
Mark McGwire hit the longest home run at Busch Stadium II, that was closed in 2005. Mark's home run was hit on May 16, 1998 and traveled 545 ft.
When Mark Mcguire broke Roger Maris home run record how many more games were there in a season than when Roger Maris played?
None, both played in seasons that had 162 game schedules. Maris hit his 61st home run in the Yankees' 162nd game of the 1961 season. McGwire hit his 62nd home run in the Cardinals' 144th game of the 1998 season.
Where is the home run ball that Roger Maris hit on October 1 1961?
Both the ball and bat from Maris' 61st home run can be found at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York.
What Pittsburgh Pirate hit a home run in Yankee stadium?
Jack Wilson was the first Pittsburgh Piate to hit a home run at Yankee Stadium on June 15, 2005.
Who was president when Roger Maris hit his 61st home run?
If you mean the American League President, it was Joe Cronin. The US President in 1961, when Roger Maris hit 61 home runs, was John F. Kennedy.
