Roger Maris was an American professional baseball outfielder who played for the New York Yankees and other teams. In 1961 he broke Babe Ruth's single-season home run record by hitting 61 home runs, a mark that stood for decades and became one of the most storied records in American sports.
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Career HighlightBest known for setting a new MLB single-season home run record with 61 home runs in 1961. 1 Medals or Titles Band Classification
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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).
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He is best known for setting a new MLB single-season home run record with 61 home runs in 1961.
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played for Yankees teams that won the World Series in 1961 and 1962 and for a Cardinals team that won the World Series in 1967
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Maris appeared in seven World Series; he played for Yankees teams that won the World Series in 1961 and 1962 and for a Cardinals team that won the World Series in 1967.
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