Roger Eugene Maris (born Maras; September 10, 1934 – December 14, 1985) was an American professional baseball right fielder who played 12 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). He is best known for setting a new MLB single-season home run record with 61 home runs in 1961.

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2024年12月10日 · Roger Maris (born September 10, 1934, Hibbing, Minnesota, U.S.—died December 14, 1985, Houston, Texas) was a professional baseball player whose one-season total of 61 home runs (1961) was the highest recorded in the major leagues until 1998.

After the 1959 season, Roger Maris was traded to the New York Yankees. In 1960, his first season with the Yankees, Roger led the major leagues with 27 home runs and 69 RBI's by the halfway point and was again named to the All-Star team.

2024年8月22日 · Roger Maris will forever be famous for breaking baseball's then most prestigious record, besting Babe Ruth's iconic 60 home run 1927 campaign with a legendary 61 in 1961. He remained the player with the highest single-season total for home runs among those never suspected or accused of using steroids , until the record was broken in 2022 .

Roger Maris Bio. Fullname: Roger Eugene Maris; Born: 9/10/1934 in Hibbing, MN; High School: Bishop Shanley, Fargo, ND; Debut: 4/16/1957; Died: 12/14/1985

2022年9月21日 · Yet Maris’ 61 still stands as the American League and Yankees records -- for now. Judge hit No. 60 on Tuesday night (with two of Maris’ sons in attendance in the Bronx) and appears primed to tie and then surpass Maris in the coming days.