Judge now has 15 games left to match and has surpassed the American League record of 61 home runs set by former Yankees player Roger Maris. Today we will discuss about Roger Maris: Home run record| Sons| Wife| Children.
Roger Maris: Home run record| Sons| Wife| Children
Roger Eugene Maris (September 10, 1934 – December 14, 1985) was an American professional baseball right fielder. He is best known for setting a new Major League Baseball (MLB) single-season home run record in 1961 with 61 home runs; The record remained unbroken until 1998 and still stands as the American League record.
| Right fielder | |
| Born: September 10, 1934 Hibbing, Minnesota |
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| Died: December 14, 1985 (aged 51) Houston, Texas |
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Batted: Left
Threw: Right
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| MLB debut | |
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| April 16, 1957, for the Cleveland Indians | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 29, 1968, for the St. Louis Cardinals | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .260 |
| Home runs | 275 |
| Runs batted in | 850 |
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Home run record
On October 1, 1961, Roger Maris rocked the baseball world with his 61st home run on the final day of the regular season, surpassing the great Babe Ruth. In newspapers across the country, Maris faced both praise and criticism for breaking Babe’s 60-home run mark.
Sons
Roger Maris’ sons, Roger Jr. and Kevin, will be at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday night as Aaron Judge closes in on 61. Other family members will start on Wednesday, Roger Jr. told me.
Wife
Roger Maris wife name is Patricia Ann. His wife Patricia Ann was in bed at the time of Maris’ death.
Children
Roger Maris’ sons, Roger Jr., and Kevin will be at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday night as Aaron Judge closes at 61.
