Description: 1962 ROGER MARIS TOPPS #1 Record Setting 61 Home Runs in 1961. 12 MLB Seasons. Humble Hometown Hero When approached with the idea of creating a museum in his honor, Roger Eugene Maris (September 10, 1934 – December 14, 1985) – who hit a Major League Baseball record 61 home runs during the 1961 season for the New York Yankees, breaking Babe Ruth’s single-season record of 60 home runs in 1927 – declined. An incredibly humble man, he eventually relented but requested that the museum be “put where people will see it.” He also requested that the museum be open to the public free of charge.The Roger Maris Museum opened in Fargo, North Dakota – Roger’s hometown – in 1984, and true to Roger’s wishes, it is visible, accessible, and free. Located in the Roger Maris Wing near the Aquarium Court at West Acres Shopping Center, the glass-enclosed museum enables visitors to re-live Roger’s legendary life. More than 7,000,000 people visit West Acres every year, and while museum officials don’t track museum attendees, there is almost always someone viewing the memorabilia.
Price: 40 USD
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
End Time: 2024-11-08T20:39:25.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Card Size: Standard
Type: Sports Trading Card
Sport: Baseball
League: Major League (MLB)
Autographed: No
Set: 1962 Topps
Manufacturer: Topps
Player/Athlete: Roger Maris
Team: New York Yankees
Year Manufactured: 1962
Season: 1962
