Yankee Stadium: Fans bid farewell Sep 19, 2008
Highlights: Yankees have won 26 World Championships, with the first coming in 1923; Lou Gehrig gave his famous I consider myself the luckiest man on the face of the earth speech in 1939 after retiring because of a terminal illness; Babe Ruth and Roger Maris each set single-season home run records; New York Giants football team played there for many years, including the December 1958 Greatest Game Ever Played championship loss to the Baltimore Colts; Reggie Jackson hit three home runs in the... (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Five Dodgers Considered for Hall of Fame Sep 18, 2008
The 11 candidates who did not make the final ballot were former Dodgers first basemen Steve Garvey, pitchers Mike Cuellar and Mickey Lolich; catcher Thurman Munson; first basemen Ted Kluszewski and Lee May; shortstop Bert Campaneris; third baseman Ken Boyer; and outfielders Rocky Colavito, Roger Maris and Minnie Minoso. first basemen Steve Garvey. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Report: Yanks greats on field at finale Sep 18, 2008
Those Yankees greats who have died will be represented by their family members, according to the newspaper, which suggested that one of Mickey Mantle's sons, Danny or David, could be in center field, while one of Roger Maris' sons could go to right field. The widow of Thurman Munson, Diane Munson, said that her son, Michael, would join Yogi Berra at home plate. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Meet some hair-raising adventurers Sep 11, 2008
Honorable mention: Roger Maris, for losing clumps of hair in 1961 to the stress of chasing Babe Ruth's hallowed home run record. 1B Joe Pepitone The longtime Yankees first baseman was on the Padres' spring training roster in the mid-1970s when a smashed grounder bad-hopped toward his head. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Morneau chasing second MVP honor Sep 9, 2008
" If Morneau were to win a second AL MVP, he would join an elite list of players to have won the award multiple times since it began in 1931. Only 13 players currently reside on that list: Yogi Berra, Joe DiMaggio, Jimmie Foxx, Hank Greenberg, Juan Gonzalez, Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, Hal Newhouser, Cal Ripken Jr., Alex Rodriguez, Frank Thomas, Robin Yount and Ted Williams. But while Morneau admits that it would be an honor to join such a prestigious group, his focus isn't on personal... (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
POLITICALBUTTONS Sep 6, 2008
At age 10, while his pals collected Marvel comic books or chased the latest Roger Maris baseball card, Bengston was searching high and low for pins from Franklin Delano Roosevelt's political campaigns. The cherished baseball cards probably ended up in Mom's garage sale after his friends left for college. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
More > Sep 5, 2008
The consecutive innings record fell less than a month after Roger Maris hit 61 home runs, one more than Ruth had hit in 1927. As Ford famously said at the time, "It was a rough year for the Babe.". (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Yankee Stadium finale for Boston, New York? Aug 29, 2008
Roger Maris broke Ruths season home run record with No. 61 off Bostons Tracy Stallard on Oct. 1, 1961, and Bostons Bill Lee separated his shoulder during a brawl on May 20, 1976. Red Sox manager Grady Little watched as Pedro Martinez blew a 5-2, eighth-inning lead in Game 7 of the 2003 AL championship series, and the Yankees won 6-5 on Aaron Boones homer in the 11th against Tim Wakefield. (MSNBC -- Sports)
AL East rivals in race for survival this year Aug 26, 2008
Oct. 1, 1961: Roger Maris hits his 61st home run off Red Sox pitcher Tracy Stallard in the season's final game, breaking Ruth's record for home runs in a season. May 20, 1976: Lou Piniella plows into Red Sox catcher Carlton Fisk at the plate. (USA Today -- Sports)
* Angels top Rays, regain best AL record Aug 22, 2008
Jeters homer in the fourth inning was his eighth of the season and 203rd of his career, moving him past Bill Dickey and into a tie with Roger Maris for 11th place on the Yankees all-time list. In other games it was. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Local Teams Today Aug 22, 2008
1961 -- Roger Maris becomes the first player to hit his 50th homer in August. He connects off California's Ken McBride in a 4-3 loss to the Angels. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Jeter on verge of milestone Aug 22, 2008
TORONTO -- When Derek Jeter takes the field on Friday at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, he will be in search of yet another milestone to add to his already lofty collection. Jeter remains just one hit shy of reaching 2,500 for his career, a plateau that has only been reached by 87 players in Major League Baseball history. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
DVDs display Cathedral memories Aug 22, 2008
There have been so many historic moments at Yankee Stadium, and the DVDs treat us to film clips of Ruth hitting homer No. 60, Roger Maris hitting homer No. 61, Mantle's 500th homer, and also clips of Gehrig and DiMaggio. Pitching has also been a big part of the Yankees' tradition, and the DVD shows hi 00001C2E ghlights of three Yankee Stadium no-hitters, as well as the special, mystical connection of the three perfect games in Yankees history: Don Larsen, David Wells and David Cone. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Jeter sparks Yanks Aug 21, 2008
Jeters homer in the fourth inning was his eighth of the season and 203rd of his career, moving him past Bill Dickey and into a tie with Roger Maris for 11th place on the Yankees all-time list. He was 3-for-5 and is two hits shy of 2,500 for his career. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Around the majors (Today) Aug 21, 2008
Jeter's homer in the fourth inning was his eighth of the season and 203rd of his career, moving him past Bill Dickey and into a tie with Roger Maris for 11th place on the Yankees' all-time list. Twins 3, Athletics 1: Mike Redmond drove in two runs for Minnesota, who survived some wildness by Francisco Liriano and beat visiting Oakland to send the Athletics to their 11th consecutive series defeat. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Ponson making quite an impression Aug 21, 2008
With his fourth-inning homer on Wednesday, shortstop Derek Jeter passed Bill Dickey and tied Roger Maris for 11th place on the Yankees' all-time home run list. Jeter now has 203 career home runs, and he is also two hits shy of 2,500 for his career. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Jeter ties Maris on Yanks' homer list Aug 21, 2008
Jeter hit his 203rd career home run, moving past Hall of Famer Bill Dickey and into a tie with Roger Maris for 11th place on the Yankees' all-time home run list. The blast came in the top of the fourth inning off Blue Jays starter David Purcey. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Vintage Pettitte shuts down the Jays Aug 21, 2008
The shot moved the shortstop past Bill Dickey and into a tie with Roger Maris (203) for 11th place on New York's all-time list. He is also two hits shy of 2,500 for his career. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Riggleman returns to Chicago Aug 20, 2008
Already one of the most feared hitters in the NL, Sammy Sosa slugged a career-high 66 home runs that season and drove in 158 runs to power a productive offense, beating out Cardinals slugger Mark McGwire for the league's MVP Award, although it was McGwire who broke Roger Maris' single-season home run record. "We had a lot of great contributions," Riggleman added. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
756 ONE YEAR LATER: Pitcher who became a trivia answer Aug 8, 2008
Roger Maris' 61st in 1961. Tracy Stallard. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Not just Sox Aug 5, 2008
Seeing the display brought back so many memories of my days as a Yankee fan, including Bill Mazeroski s homer over the ivy covered left field wall at Forbes Field in Game 7 60 World Series, Mantle s triple crown year in 1956; Don Larsen s perfect game in the 56 Series, and 1961 when Mantle and Roger Maris chased Ruth s HR record of 60, with Mantle finishing with 54, and Maris breaking the Babe s record with 61. The next of many memorable exhibits for me was a large window displaying memorabilia... (Easton Journal, MA)
Former major leaguer returns to Bellingham Aug 3, 2008
Among his teammates were several players often mentioned as part of long list of Yankees legends: Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, Elston Howard, Joe Pepitone, Whitey Ford, Clete Boyer and Tony Kubek. Repoz is in town visiting family for several days this week, and fans and friends are invited to an open house from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3. (Wwuvikings.com)
ROLFE: It's almost time for Mike Bacsik's baleful, clouded anniversary Aug 3, 2008
He may even end up somewhere behind Show, Chan Ho Park (Bonds' single-season record 71st), Steve Trachsel (Mark McGwire's 62nd) and Tracy Stallard (Roger Maris' 61st). That's unfortunate for Bacsik in this day and age because to figure so prominently in an event that could have been perpetually hyped and celebrated like Aaron's or Thomson's blasts would have set him up more handsomely than it appears it will. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
WEBER: Here's to Yankee Stadium Jul 21, 2008
Think about it - Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Yogi Berra, Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, and Whitey Ford are just a few of the Yankee greats who graced The House that Ruth Built. So did scores of non-Yankees who are now in the Hall of Fame. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Meeting Bonds, Maris and The Babe Jul 17, 2008
iReporter almost didn't get to shake slugger Roger Maris' hand during a trip to Yankee Stadium as a 10-year-old ... "Why I said what I did, I will never know, but I actually yelled at Roger saying, 'Roger Maris! Don't you dare walk away with out shaking my hand!' ". (CNN -- US)
Boys of Summer gather, say goodbye to a classic Jul 16, 2008
Mickey Mantle taking a heroic cut, Roger Maris tugging his cap down tight and Reggie nearly corkscrewing himself into the batter's box with one of his home run swings. There were the opposing players, many of whom spent their careers devoted to beating the Yankees, now saying they made a point to come back because this place felt like part of their lives, too. (Modesto Bee, CA)
More All-Star Game Jul 15, 2008
Davey Johnson, manager of the U.S. squad that lost 3-0 to a World team in the Futures Game, remembered when he played at Yankee Stadium in the 1960s for the Baltimore Orioles against Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris. CONTINUED 1. (Cleveland.com)
Is this progress? Jul 15, 2008
No matter how wonderful the new Yankee Stadium is and from my frequent visits, it appears that Mr. Steinbrenner has spared no expense, as usual it will never be the place Don Larson threw a no-hitter in the 1956 World Series; where Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle dueled in 1961s race to top Babe Ruths 60 home run mark; where Reggie Jackson hit three home runs in a single game in the 1977 Series; where Joe DiMaggio played most of the 56 consecutive games he hit in during the 1947... (MSNBC -- Sports)
For 85 years, history hit home in 'House That Ruth Built' Jul 15, 2008
It was the site of Don Larsen's perfect game in the 1956 World Series, Roger Maris' 61st home run in 1961 and Jackson's three-homer game in the 1977 World Series. Among the home stars who graced its field were Ruth, the "Bambino" who hit 60 homers in 1927; Gehrig, the "Iron Horse" who appeared in 2,130 consecutive games; and DiMaggio, the "Yankee Clipper" whose 56-game hitting streak in 1941 remains unmatched. (USA Today -- Sports)
A touch of Bronx magic Jul 15, 2008
Throw out all the great players and the Yogi Berra-isms and Roger Maris' 61, and just look at it this way: Parts of 36 World Series have been competed inside the stadium in 83 full seasons of play. Sixteen titles were clinched there, nine by the home team alone. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Yankee Stadium has been site of many great moments Jul 15, 2008
On Oct. 1, 1961, Yankees outfielder Roger Maris eclipsed Babe Ruth's single-season home run mark with a shot to right field. Baseball's commissioner at the time, Ford Frick, said Maris did not break Ruth's record because the Yankees played 162 games in 1961, eight more than Ruth played in 1927. (Los Angeles Times)
In Bronx, fans hang with the Yanks Jul 14, 2008
The old ballpark saw Babe Ruth's 60th home run, Roger Maris' 61st and Reggie Jackson's three in Game 6 of the 1977 World Series, powering the Yankees to victory over the Dodgers. That's the kind of sports glory that draws fans who on sweltering summer days drive the streets for hours in their cars, competing for parking spots with annoyed residents. (Albany Times Union)
Hamilton set for first Derby in Majors Jul 14, 2008
Win or lose, he should remember this one played out in Yankee Stadium, site of many historic home runs, from Babe Ruth's 60th in 1927, to Roger Maris' 61st in 1961, to the three that Reggie Jackson hit out in the sixth and deciding game of the 1977 World Series. Now comes the Home Run Derby that will put Hamilton squarely in the spotlight. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Murphy deserves a recount Jul 13, 2008
In the 1980s, the center fielder won consecutive MVP awards; he and Roger Maris are the only players with two consecutive MVPs who are not in the hall. Murphy also won five gold gloves and hit more home runs than anyone else in the majors from 1981-90. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Crede, Quentin get first All-Star nods Jul 7, 2008
Participating in the final All-Star Game to be played at legendary Yankee Stadium is a bonus for both of the first-time White Sox honorees, with Crede invoking the names of Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris and Joe DiMaggio when talking about his opportunity. Being part of this game is a further testament to what a change of scenery and a chance to play regularly has done for Quentin since he was acquired from Arizona. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Athletics Franchise History: KC Sluggers Jul 7, 2008
He was followed by a former prospect, 23 year old right-fielder Roger Maris, who hit 19 homers for the A's that season, with Hector Lopez hitting 17 home runs. In 1959, Bob Cerv led the A's in homers with 20, followed by fan favorite Roger Maris' 16 homers and future A's manager Dick Williams' 16 home runs. (Oakland, TheInsiders.com)
A July 4th list: Top Yankees moments Jul 4, 2008
Oct. 1, 1961: Roger Maris hits his 61st home run in the season's final game to establish a Major League record. Oct. 14, 1976: Chris Chambliss' ninth-inning home run off Mark Littell in Game Five of the American League Champonship Series vs. Kansas City gives the Yankees their 30th pennant. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Bortkes tailor-made for U-Mary Jul 3, 2008
"My brother used to drag me to the football field while he would kick extra points. I grew up with a father who loved baseball. I loved Roger Maris.". After 35 years of service, Al stepped down as the school's athletic director at the end of June. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Bonds' ball, asterisk and all, arrives at Hall Jul 2, 2008
When Roger Maris surpassed Babe Ruth's single-season home run standard in 1961, his mark was initially listed separately in baseball's record books. Commissioner Ford Frick, who had once been Ruth's ghostwriter, decided to draw a distinction between Maris' 162-game season and Ruth's 154-game season. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
McGwire maintains silent presence, quietly helps hitters Jul 1, 2008
There may be resentment among those who love Roger Maris and wish his home run record still stood, but for Kevin Maris, there are only warm memories and forgiveness toward Mark McGwire. "So many people come up to me and say that dad still owns the record," says Kevin Maris, Roger's second-oldest son. (USA Today -- Sports)
Gone for good Jun 28, 2008
"I could hold my own against anybody, except Satch, maybe, and he was the onliest man that made a fool out of me. But I played against the best -- Josh Gibson and Buck Leonard, Larry Doby, Jackie Robinson -- and not just the black ballplayers. You could ask Roger Maris, Harvey Kuenn and Sal Maglie, any of those boys, too. "They'll tell you I should have been there," Pennington added, "but I understand why I wasn't. My grandfather was white and he told me life was going to be tough all the way,... (CNN -- US)
Baseball’s Cinderella team Jun 27, 2008
This isn't Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris in 1961. The home runs come a little easier off the aluminum bats - even after the NCAA forced manufacturers to limit their performance. (West Frankfort Daily American, IL)
Floods steals Negro League star's memories Jun 27, 2008
You could ask Roger Maris, Harvey Kuenn and Sal Maglie, any of those boys 00004000 , too. Theyll tell you I should have been there, Pennington added, but I understand why I wasnt. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Flood washes away Negro League star's memories Jun 27, 2008
"I could hold my own against anybody, except Satch, maybe, and he was the onliest man that made a fool out of me. But I played against the best Josh Gibson and Buck Leonard, Larry Doby, Jackie Robinson and not just the black ballplayers. You could ask Roger Maris, Harvey Kuenn and Sal Maglie, any of those boys, too. "They'll tell you I should have been there," Pennington added, "but I understand why I wasn't. My grandfather was white and he told me life was going to be tough all the way, so I... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Village raising, or it ain't my fault Jun 27, 2008
Price these days) were always patient with me, despite my inferior size and inability to grasp the ways of Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris and the other baseball heroes of the day. There were a number of people that were part of our lives at one point or another. (Carmi Times, IL)
More of this story Jun 25, 2008
Released in 2001, 61, was about Roger Maris breaking Babe Ruth s single-season home run record. Maris had some productive years on either side of his 1961 achievement, but he was always measured against that magic number and always came up short. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
The 1960 World Series: Game by game Jun 25, 2008
Game 1 at Forbes Field: Pirates 6, Yankees 4 Roger Maris sent Cy Young Award-winner Vernon Law's pitch to deep right field, giving the Yankees the first lead of the series. But the Pirates would answer right back in the bottom of the inning with Dick Groat's RBI double and Bob Skinner's and Roberto Clemente's RBI singles. (MLB.com -- Pittsburgh Pirates)
Former Buc recalls 1960 World Series Jun 25, 2008
It was a Yankees team made up of household names -- Roger Maris, Yogi Berra, Mickey Mantle, Whitey Ford. The list goes on and on. (MLB.com -- Pittsburgh Pirates)
The Yanks Are Coming Jun 24, 2008
The 1960 World Series matched the mighty Yankees featuring the M Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris against the upstart Pirates. The Yankees were heavily favored coming into the series, but the Pirates didnt view themselves as underdogs. (Pittsburgh, TheInsiders.com)
Yankees here for 1st time since '60 Series Jun 22, 2008
Yankees right fielder Roger Maris won in the American League; Groat, who also won the batting championship, won in the National. And the Pirates also would have the Cy Young award winner in Vern Law. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
A 'Crystal' clear love for the game Jun 19, 2008
Crystal has always had fun with baseball, most notably when he directed and produced "61*," the tale of the 1961 seasons of Roger Maris and Mantle as they went after Babe Ruth's then-single-season home run record of 60. The film earned 12 Emmy nominations, including one for Crystal for Best Director. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Yankee Stadium will be missed Jun 19, 2008
We would always go to a Red Sox game because I was in love with Carl Yastrzemski Memories I have of sitting near the Yankee dugout are of Mickey Mantle, Joe Pepitone, Roger Maris, Yogi Berra, Whitey Ford The memory I have of Carl Yastrzemski is him sitting outside the Red Sox dugout and seeing his huge bicep. I would say, Please, look this way. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
A hero to many: Monbouquette's legacy spans the genrations Jun 12, 2008
He s played with the baseball greats Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, all those guys and those stories are priceless, and I ll never forget it. How you can help. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Griffey joins 600-homer club with blast against Marlins Jun 10, 2008
NEWS AND INFORMATION. JUNIOR CHASES 600 HRS. (USA Today -- Sports)
Mailbag: Was '93 or '07 callup better? Jun 10, 2008
From 1942-44, Mort Cooper, Stan Musial and Marty Marion took MVP honors for the Cardinals, and from 1961-63, Roger Maris, Mickey Mantle and Elston Howard turned the trick for the Yankees. Utley will have strong competition this season from Atlanta's Chipper Jones and Houston's Lance Berkman, but he is a deserving candidate. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Griffey's Chase For 600 Deserves More Press Jun 9, 2008
He then replicated that lofty home run total only to get lost in translation during the historic summer of 98, as Mark McGwire and Sosa captivated the nation with their chase for Roger Maris single-season record of 61 home runs. Many of the nation's recent college grads, myself among them, will always hold a special place in their heart for Junior, and those Seattle teams featuring a young A-Rod at shortstop, Joey Cora at second base, Dan Wilson as catcher and, of course, on the hill. (Tampa Bay, TheInsiders.com)
Transcript of Web chat with Suppan Jun 4, 2008
My parents were both born in 1937, they were 37 years old when they had me, in 1998, Mark McGwire broke Roger Maris' 37 year old home run record, they also gave me 37 in 1998 in Kansas City. When Roger Maris played for the Kansas City A's, he wore number 37. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Baseball Today May 30, 2008
1961 -- Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris and Bill Skowron each hit two homers to lead the New York Yankees to a 12-3 rout of the Boston Red Sox. Yogi Berra also added a homer. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
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Doctors found that Porter was suffering from low hemoglobin, and following some additional blood work, he was ordered to report to the Roger Maris Cancer Center in Fargo. They started from square one and found that I had a Vitamin B-12 deficiency, and the treatment for that got my hemoglobin back up, Porter added. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Relive the 1988 World Series May 29, 2008
Also, baseball enthusiasts will smile to hear the commentators compare a tall, lanky kid named Darryl Strawberry to baseball legends such as Roger Maris, Babe Ruth and Reggie Jackson. It is incredible to see for yourself how the Dodgers (94-67) overcame the odds to defeat a Mets club that had led the NL with a 100-60 record and was seeking a second title in three years. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Let the Mantle comparisons begin May 23, 2008
We won t even mention that Mantle often swung in a who s who lineup, ranging from Joe DiMaggio to Yogi Berra to Roger Maris. In contrast, Jones mostly has been in batting orders for the Braves with good hitters instead of great ones. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Rays aim to rebound behind Kazmir May 15, 2008
Among the 20,936 people in attendance Wednesday night was Kevin Maris, son of Yankees legend Roger Maris. Akinori Iwamura went 0-for-3, snapping an 11-game hitting streak on Wednesday night. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
All-Star Game has rich tradition in Bronx May 8, 2008
First baseman Moose Skowron singled in his only at-bat, but center fielder Mickey Mantle, right fielder Roger Maris and catcher Yogi Berra combined to go 1-for-10. Whitey Ford, who was credited with the loss, worked the first three innings, allowing three runs on five hits, including a two-run home run by Braves third baseman Eddie Mathews in the second, and a solo shot by Mays in the third. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Tigers sweep Yanks behind hot bats May 2, 2008
Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle went a combined 3-for-16 with one double and no RBIs. Tigers starting pitching wasn't nearly that dominant in this year's rendition. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
From the Editor's Desk -- Sweet stories of the sweet science Apr 17, 2008
One night, we stumbled across The Departed it was as good as the Oscar statuettes would have you believe and the other night we watched 61* again, a baseball move that makes Suzi get emotional over what they did to Roger Maris. (As a Yankees fan, it s quite embarrassing what happened, what with booing a guy on the home team for actually succeeding, although I refuse to take any blame, since it was 11 years before I was born. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
