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Day: April 16, 1961

Roger Maris Autographed Picture - 8x10 61st Home Run - JSA Certified
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Roger Maris connects for his first homer in 1961

ByThis Day in Baseball April 16, 1961April 16, 2023

Beginning his historic chase of Babe Ruth’s 60 home run season-record, Roger Maris connects for his first homer in the twelfth game of the season for the Yankees. The 5th-inning solo shot is off Detroit Tigers pitcher Paul Foytack.

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