#Roger maris cardinals series

In 2001, Barry Bonds surpassed that mark with 73 home runs, though all three players used performance-enhancing drugs. In 1998, Mark McGwire set a new MLB record with 70 home runs the same year Sammy Sosa also surpassed Maris' record with 66 home runs. Maris hit his 61st home run in the last game of the season, which led to questions about the legitimacy of his record. Before Maris broke Ruth's record, the AL baseball season had been extended to 162 games. Maris's home run record was controversial, as the previous single-season home run record (60, set by Babe Ruth in 1927) was set during a period when MLB teams played 154 games per season.

#Roger maris cardinals series

Maris appeared in seven World Series he played for Yankees teams that won the World Series in 19 and for a Cardinals team that won the World Series in 1967. Outfielder Roger Maris of the New York Yankees steps into the pitch circa 1960-66 in Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York. Louis Cardinals as catcher Tim McCarver and umpire Bill McKinley look. Maris was an AL All-Star from 1959 through 1962, an AL Most Valuable Player in 19, and an AL Gold Glove Award winner in 1960. Roger Maris of the New York Yankees strikes out against Bob Gibson of the St. Roger Maris arrived in New York after stints with Cleveland and Kansas City, and his debut season with the Yankees was a tremendous success - he drilled 39 home runs and drove in 112 runs while being named to the American League All-Star team, earning a Gold Glove award, and being voted the American Leagues Most Valuable Player. No ratings or reviews yet No ratings or reviews yet. Hammerin’ Hank, Atlanta Braves 3,000 Kids Henry Rowengartner Rookie of the Year 30th Anniversary, Chicago Cubs Special ticket. Louis Cardinals NO CREASES/ HIS LAST CARD EX.

Maris finished his playing career as a member of the St. Louis Cardinals NO CREASES/ HIS LAST CARD EX 1968 Topps 330 ROGER MARIS St. He was traded to the Kansas City Athletics during the 1958 season, and to the New York Yankees after the 1959 season. Maris played in the minor leagues from 1953 to 1956, and made his major league debut for the Cleveland Indians in 1957. April 16, 1957, for the Cleveland Indians