Opening Day Auction 2014
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/26/2014
When Roger Maris hit the 50 home run plateau in 1961, the media and fan base really began to get excited of Maris possibly breaking Babe Ruth’s home run record. This collection of seven images record many of Maris’ home runs up to his record breaking blast. These images are of Maris connecting for each home run. Includes: 1) 8/23 - his 50th HR at LA Angels. 2) 9/2 – his 53rd vs. Detroit. 3) 9/16 – his 57th HR at Detroit off Yankee killer Frank Lary. Paper article on verso. 4) 9/2 – a second, different image of No. 57. 5) 9/17 – his 58th HR, a two-run 12th inning blast to win game at Detroit, 6-4. 6) 9/20 – his 59th against Baltimore. Great, powerful image of ball off the bat.7) 9/17 – a second, different image of No. 59. This is a very exceptional grouping, marking the countdown to the Babe!