Boston Red Sox pitcher, Tracy Stallard, gave up Roger Maris's 61st home run on October 1, 1961.
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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.
In 1998, Mark McGwire broke Maris' record by nine home runs. McGwire hit 70 and Maris hit 61.
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.
On October 1, 1961, Roger Maris hit his 61st home run breaking Babe Ruth's record.
In 1998, St. Louis Cardinals slugger Mark McGwire hit 70 home runs to break Roger Maris' single season record.