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How old was Roger Maris the year he hit 61 home runs?
Roger Maris was born on September 10, 1934. Maris hit 61 home runs in 1961. He was 26 years old in 1961.
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 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.
What was the most home runs by a New York Yankee in a season?
Roger Maris hit 61 home runs in the 1961 season.
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.
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.
What date in October did Roger Maris break Babe Ruth's single season home run record?
On October 1, 1961, Roger Maris hit his 61st home run breaking Babe Ruth's record.
Who hit the most home runs in a season prior to 1970?
In Major League Baseball, that was Roger Maris with 61 in 1961.
Did Roger Maris hit more home runs then Babe Ruth in one season?
In the 1961 regular season, Roger Maris hit 61 home runs. Babe Ruth's best total was 60 home runs in the 1927 season. Some point out that, in 1927, only 154 games were played, while in 1961, 162 games were played.
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.
How many times have 2 players on the same team hit 50 home runs?
The 1961 Yankees - Roger Maris had 61 and Mickey Mantle had 54.
Who broke Babe Ruth's season home run record in 1961?
Roger Maris hit 61 Home Runs in 1961.
