Their arrival had been anticipated for months. The Washington Senators made it official just as the 1960 season came to a close: they'd be moving 1,100 miles to a new home in time for the following season. That meant there was plenty of time to plan promotions around the newly named franchise and one of them was headquartered in the meat department of grocery … [Read more...] about 1961 Peters Meats Twins Cards Welcomed MLB to Minnesota
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Photo of the Day: Maris-Mantle 1961 LIFE Publicity Shot
In the 1960s, you knew the country was talking about something sports-related when it showed up in the pages of LIFE Magazine. The weekly, photo-oriented chronicle of what was happening in the world was a favorite of millions during its heyday. One of the most popular sports covers ever created centered around the home run chase of 1961. The RMY Auctions Photo … [Read more...] about Photo of the Day: Maris-Mantle 1961 LIFE Publicity Shot
Photo of the Day: Fan Who Caught Maris’ 61st Homer
One of the most famous catches in baseball history wasn’t made by a player. It happened nearly 55 years ago at Yankee Stadium. Sal Durante, a 19-year-old fan, was seated in the right field bleachers at Yankee Stadium on Sunday, October 1, 1961 when Roger Maris stepped in to face Red Sox pitcher Tracy Stallard. Sitting on 60 home runs for the season and no more games on the … [Read more...] about Photo of the Day: Fan Who Caught Maris’ 61st Homer
Vintage Photo of the Day: Mantle and Maris in September 1961
The stress caused his hair to fall out. When perhaps the most famous record in baseball, one that Babe Ruth had held for 34 years, was on the line, everyone was interested. Everyone wanted a piece of Roger Maris. Our Vintage Photo of the Day belies that now well-documented truth. It’s a terrific back-to-back shot of the M&M Boys taken in September of 1961, at the … [Read more...] about Vintage Photo of the Day: Mantle and Maris in September 1961
Original Photo from Roger Maris’ 61st Homer Among Many Historic Shots Up for Bid
Fifty-two years ago Tuesday, the most famous single season home run chase in history came to an end. Roger Maris, having a season that was both a dream and a nightmare, sent a pitch from Boston pitcher Tracy Stallard into the right field seats at Yankee Stadium for his 61st home run of the season. It was a record that would stand for the better part of four decades. At … [Read more...] about Original Photo from Roger Maris’ 61st Homer Among Many Historic Shots Up for Bid