Roger Maris

On this date in 1984, the Yankees retire Roger Maris' uniform number 9.

"It's (baseball) a business. If I could make more money down in the zinc mines, I'd be mining zinc."

Roger Maris

On this date in 1985, Roger Maris passed away from cancer at age 51.

"I think the most privacy I had was when the game was going on."

Roger Maris

On this date in 1961, Roger Maris is named the AL MVP.

"Now they talk on the radio about the records set by Babe Ruth, Joe DiMaggio and Hank Aaron. But they rarely mention mine. Do you know what I have to show for the 61 home runs? Nothing, exactly nothing."

Roger Maris

On this date in 1961, Roger Maris hits his 61st home run of the season against Tracy Stallard of the Red Sox at Yankee Stadium breaking Babe Ruth's single-season home run record.

"As a ballplayer, I would be delighted to do it again. As an individual, I doubt if I could possibly go through it again."

Roger Maris

On this date in 1984, the Yankees retire Roger Maris' uniform # 9.

"It's (baseball) a business. If I could make more money down in the zinc mines, I'd be mining zinc."

Roger Maris

On this date in 1961, Roger Maris is named the AL MVP.

"Now they talk on the radio about the records set by Babe Ruth, Joe Dimaggio and Hank Aaron. But they rarely mention mine. Do you know what I have to show for the 61 home runs? Nothing, exactly nothing."

Roger Maris

On this date in 1961, Roger Maris hits his 61st home run of the season against Tracy Stallard of the Red Sox at Yankee Stadium breaking Babe Ruth's single-season home run record.

"As a ballplayer, I would be delighted to do it again. As an individual, I doubt if I could possibly go through it again."

Roger Maris

On this date in 1961, Roger Maris connects for his first home run in the twelfth game of the season beginning his chase of Babe Ruth's 60 home run season-record.

"Maybe I am not a great man, but I damn well want to break the record."

Cigarette home run derby!

Oh well, better than steroids.

I guess.

Roger Maris

On this date in 1985, Roger Maris passes away from cancer at age 51.

"I think the most privacy I had was when the game was going on."

Roger Maris

On this date in 1961, Roger Maris of the Yankees is named the AL MVP.

"It's (baseball) a business. If I could make more money down in the zinc mines, I'd be mining zinc."

Roger Maris

On this date in 1961, Roger Maris hits his 61st home run off of Tracy Stallard of the Red Sox breaking Babe Ruth's single season record.

"I would have had a helluva lot more fun if I had not hit those 61 home runs."

"I was drained of all my desire to play baseball."

Roger Maris

Born on today's date, Roger Maris.

"It would have been a helluva lot more fun if I had not hit those 61 home runs."

Roger Maris

On this date in 1967, Cardinals outfielder #9, Roger Maris hits his first National League home run on the ninth day of the month in Seat 9 of Section 9.

You know, I really thought that movie was weird but now I guess I am understanding the inspiration for it.

Still having a hard time putting all the pieces together though.

"Obviously I think my dad still holds the record"

Rich Maris, son of Roger Maris.

Say it loud!

Say it proud!

Shout it to the rooftops!