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Tracy Stallard of the Boston Red Sox.

Maris' 61st home run of the 1961 season, breaking Babe Ruth's then MLB record of 60, came off of Stallard in the 4th inning of the game played October 1 at Yankee Stadium. The game was the final game of the regular season.

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