Roger Maris becomes the first player to hit his 50th home run in the month of August

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

On August 22, 1961 ā€” Roger Maris, in his record-setting season, becomes the first player to hit his 50th home run in the month of August. The 26-year old all-star outfielder connects off Ken McBride as the Yankees lose to the expansion LA Angels, 4 ā€“ 3. the expansion Los Angeles Angels. Maris becomes the first player to reach the 50-home run mark during the month of August. Maris will eventually breakĀ Babe Ruthā€™sĀ record for most home runs in a single season.

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