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Hector Lopez.
Maris' 60th in 1961 came in the 3rd inning of the game played September 26, 1961 against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium. Jack Fisher was the Orioles' pitcher who gave up #60. Lopez pinch ran for Mickey Mantle in the 1st inning and assumed Mantle's cleanup spot in the lineup.
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What day did Roger Maris hit his 61st home run?
Roger Maris hit his 61st home run of the season on Sunday, October 1, 1961.
When did Roger Maris hit 61 home runs?
Roger Maris hit 61 home runs during the 1961 season for the New York Yankees.
How old was Roger Maris the year he hit 61 home runs?
Roger Maris was born on September 10, 1934. Maris hit 61 home runs in 1961. He was 26 years old in 1961.
How many times did Roger Maris lead the Major League in home runs?
Roger Maris led the Major League in home runs 1 time. It was in 1961 with 61 home runs.
What year was the famous Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle home run race?
It was the 1961 season. Roger Maris finished with 61 home runs and Mickey Mantle had 54 home runs.
Who broke the great bambinos home run recordyear?
Roger Maris
Did Roger Maris sign his 61st home run ball?
yes
Was Roger Maris threatened when he was trying to break the home run record?
not sure
Who broke ruth's record in 1961?
Roger Maris with 61 home runs.
Who set the single season home run record in 1961?
roger maris
Who was president when Roger Maris hit his 61st home run?
If you mean the American League President, it was Joe Cronin. The US President in 1961, when Roger Maris hit 61 home runs, was John F. Kennedy.
Who did Roger Maris hit number 61 against?
Boston Red Sox pitcher, Tracy Stallard, gave up Roger Maris's 61st home run on October 1, 1961.
