In the eleventh game of the season, Roger Maris finally hits his first homer in New York’s 13-11 victory over Detroit at Tiger Stadium

In the eleventh game of the season, Roger Maris finally hits his first homer in New York’s 13-11 victory over Detroit at Tiger Stadium. The fifth inning blast off Paul Foytack begins the Yankee right fielder’s historic quest for the single-season home run record.