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Roger Maris hit his 61st blast over the right field wall at Yankee Stadium. The first recor was held by Babe Ruth until Maris broke it.
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Why is Babe Ruth the gratest player in history?
Babe Ruth is the greatest baseball player in history because his sixty homers wasn't matched until Roger Maris broke the record in 1961 when Maris hit 61 homers.
Who had the record for the most homers before Babe Ruth?
Roger Connor held the record for career home runs with 138, until Babe Ruth broke the record in 1921 when he hit number 139.
Who has the NCAA record for most touchdowns in a season passing?
The NCAA record is held by Brett Elliot (61) of Linfield College Div. III
Who holds the Pittsburgh Steelers rookie record for receptions?
The Steelers rookie record is held by wide receiver, Troy Edwards with 61 receptions in 1999.
How many home runs did BabeRuth hit in 1927?
60, which was the MLB single season record until Roger Maris hit 61 in the 1961 season.
Which year did the New York Yankees set a record for home runs by an outfield?
It was in 1961 - Roger Maris (61) and Mickey Mantle (54) totalled 115 homers, breaking the previous record of 107 home runs set in 1927 by Babe Ruth (60) and Lou Gehrig (47).
What is the world record for a 2 mile run?
The men's world record for the two mile run is held by Daniel Komen of Kenya. His time was 7:58. 61. For women the record is 8:58. 58 which is held by Meseret Defar from Ethiopia.
What is the 2010 MLB record for most homers in one game by one player?
12
Which New York Yankees baseball player holds the team record for most home runs as a New York Yankee?
The single season record is 61 by Roger Maris. The all time record as a Yankee is held by Babe Ruth with 659.
What is the standing broad jump record in feet?
For the highest jump by a horse it's 8ft1 1/2 officially and unofficially 8ft3 1/4
Who holds the record for homers in all World Series games?
Mickey Mantle holds the record for career World Series home runs with 18.
Who holds the record for most MLB home-runs?
Barry Bonds holds the record for career home runs with 762 and the mark for most homers in a season with 73.
