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.
On October 1, 1961, Roger Maris hit his 61st home run breaking Babe Ruth's record.
In 1961, Roger Maris of the Yankees hit 61 home runs, breaking Babe Ruth's previous record of 60.
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Roger Maris 61 in '61Roger Maris hit 61 home runs in 1961 breaking Babe Ruth single season home run record of 60 set in 1927.
Tracy Stallard of the Boston Red Sox.
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Roger Maris with 61 home runs.
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Boston Red Sox pitcher, Tracy Stallard, gave up Roger Maris's 61st home run on October 1, 1961.
In 1998, Mark McGwire broke Maris' record by nine home runs. McGwire hit 70 and Maris hit 61.
That was 1961.