Roger Maris, hitting his 51st round-tripper of the season, has the most homers in major league history at this point in the season. The Yankees’ right fielder goes deep off right-hander Jerry Walker in the sixth inning of the team’s 5-1 victory over Kansas City at Municipal Stadium.

Roger Maris, hitting his 51st round-tripper of the season, has the most homers in major league history at this point in the season. The Yankees’ right fielder goes deep off right-hander Jerry Walker in the sixth inning of the team’s 5-1 victory over Kansas City at Municipal Stadium.

ByThis Day in Baseball

Roger Maris, hitting his 51st round-tripper of the season, has the most homers in major league history at this point in the season. The Yankees’ right fielder goes deep off right-hander Jerry Walker in the sixth inning of the team’s 5-1 victory over Kansas City at Municipal Stadium.

1960's Stadium Picture Pack Roger Maris New York Yankees Photograph

Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris homer in the twinbill sweep.

ByThis Day in Baseball

At Cleveland’s Municipal Stadium, both Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris homer in the twinbill sweep. Mantle’s 1st-inning three-run homer, and Maris’s in the 3rd inning, make it easy for Ralph Terry. In the nightcap, Bill Skowron hits his 21st in the 2nd inning and the Yanks win, 5 – 2.

1947-1966 Exhibits Roger Maris New York Yankees PSA EX 5

Roger Maris ties an American League record with his 7th home run in his 6th straight game, as New York beats Chicago, 5 – 4, in the 9th inning. His two blasts off Billy Pierce give him 48, three more than Mickey Mantle.

ByThis Day in Baseball

Roger Maris ties an American League record with his 7th home run in his 6th straight game, as New York beats Chicago, 5 – 4, in the 9th inning. His two blasts off Billy Pierce give him 48, three more than Mickey Mantle.

Roger Maris hits his 46th homer, off Chicago’s Juan Pizarro, for New York’s only run in a 2 – 1 loss to the visiting White Sox.

ByThis Day in Baseball

Roger Maris hits his 46th homer, off Chicago’s Juan Pizarro, for New York’s only run in a 2 – 1 loss to the visiting White Sox. Pizarro allows just four hits. Whitey Ford loses in his bid for his 21st win.

Lot of (5) Babe Ruth, 1920's-30's Photos Measuring 8" x 10
|

Ford Frick protects Babe Ruth’s homerun record

ByThis Day in Baseball

On July 18, 1961, Commissioner Ford Frick makes a controversial ruling in announcing that Babe Ruth’s single-season home run record cannot be considered broken unless it is accomplished in 154 or fewer games. Frick’s decision will result in two separate records: one for a 154-game season and one for a 162-game season. Pinterest Instagram Facebook…

|

Baltimore Orioles slugger Jim Gentile becomes the first major leaguer to hit grand slams in consecutive innings

ByThis Day in Baseball

On May 9, 1961, Baltimore Orioles slugger Jim Gentile of the Orioles becomes the third player to hit grand slams in consecutive innings (after Tony Lazzeri in 1936 and Jim Tabor in 1939; Rudy York also hit two grand slams in a game in 1946, but not in consecutive innings) when he belts one-off Pedro…

1960 – The Yankees beat the Red Sox, 6 – 5, and set a new American League record for homers with 192. Tony Kubek and Jesse Gonder hit the homers today as the Bombers win their 13th straight.

1960 – The Yankees beat the Red Sox, 6 – 5, and set a new American League record for homers with 192. Tony Kubek and Jesse Gonder hit the homers today as the Bombers win their 13th straight.

ByThis Day in Baseball

1960 – The Yankees beat the Red Sox, 6 – 5, and set a new American League record for homers with 192. Tony Kubek and Jesse Gonder hit the homers today as the Bombers win their 13th straight.

1946 all star game 1946 all star game
|

Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox smashes a home run in his final major league at-bat

ByThis Day in Baseball

  On September 28, 1960, Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox smashes a home run in his final major league at-bat. Williams sends the ball 450 feet into the right field bleachers at Fenway Park. Williams’ 521st home run places him third on the all-time list. His at-bat that will be immortalized by John…