Red Barrett: An unknown with a pedestrian career record of 69-69 was the most efficient pitcher in history or at least he was for one game. With all due respect, I still think Mariss Potentially one of the biggest days in baseball history. Maris received three or fewer votes from the 16-member committee appointed by the Hall of Fame to review a 10-candidate Golden Era ballot. WebThe "M&M Boys" were the duo of New York Yankees baseball players Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris, who were teammates from 1960 to 1966.They gained prominence during the 1961 season, when Maris and Mantle, batting third and cleanup (fourth) in the Yankee lineup respectively, both challenged Babe Ruth's 34-year-old single-season record of 60 home This last is simply not true. The right fielder, if he's in the frame at all, when the ball is hit he is standing about 1 foot from the wall. By the end of his 12-year career, Maris went on to win three World Series Championships, two MVPs, and a Around the same time, Commissioner Ford Frick ruled that an asterisk would be placed next to Maris' name in the record books if he broke the Babe's record after the 154th game of the season. I enjoyed reading it. We are delighted that you'd like to resume your subscription. The game took 1 hour, 15 minutes. Is this new new Crisser? He and his wife, Rebecca, live in Manhattan. You can probably assume that means a HR, especially if that was a statement he used frequently. The record may be broken, but many younger fans are finding the answer to an important: Who was Roger Maris? If you're committed to voting for a Dodger and won't vote for Messersmith because pitchers have their own award, what is the argument for voting for Garvey over Wynn? I'm not saying they shouldn't be in the Hall of Fame, but in my opinion, Roger Maris' contribution to baseball far exceeds all of theirs combined. Bo Jackson: Maybe the best of all two-sport athletes. Nobody is throwing or hitting anything though. Last night, Aaron Judge surpassed Roger Maris for both the New York Yankees' single-season home run record as well as the American League home run record. Today, no one pitches back-to-back complete games! Roger Maris remains one of the most celebrated names in baseball; he held the games most revered record for 37 years and won back-to-back MVPs. Last Friday, the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum named baseball legend Roger Maris to their 10-person Golden Days Era Committee ballot. No, for decades the RBI stat (and homers) were extremely important to MVP voters. If that were possible, then how come nobody attempts to make the case for Munson getting in? Personally, I regard Maris still to be baseballs season Home Run Leader, excluding Bonds, McGuire and Sosa. But he just misses the bar for me. Likewise for Maris - Maris circling the bases and the guy emerging from the scramble holding up the ball are the only visible evidence of the homerun. What has happened to sports cards in the past 20 years really bothers me. Aaron Judge is 6' 7 and over 280 lbs. However, he had many skills that were hidden. Only 5-foot-8 and 155 pounds, hes still alive at 93. A pitcher with a career batting average of .192! As a Yankee fan for 70 years, I applaud Bob Greenes Cheer on Judge but Dont Forget Maris (op-ed, Oct. 7). There was as similar spurt in 1969 and a lesser one in 1977. Then, he came back to close out Game 4, striking out Stan Lopata to record the save and secure the Yanks' 13th World Series title in franchise history. 8 Articles, By The defensive play of the Series, recalls Ralph Terry, the winning pitcher, in the excellent new biography, Roger Maris, Baseballs Reluctant Hero, by Tom Clavin and Danny Peary. His strongest showing on the BBWAA ballot was in 1968, when he received 33.6 percent of the vote. My dream is that the HOF will induct both Roger Maris and Bobby Bonds while Taterhead Bonds, King of the Mutants is still alive to see it. I believe that Josh was referring to Right Field defensive play: Maris arrived a few years after Al.Kaline had already established himself as the American Leagues RightField defensive Gold Glove Champion.They were both all- time greats, defensively, but you would have had to knock out Al Kaline for Roger Maris to win the Gold Glove Award.Maris was very fast, tracked very well and had a great arm. Mariss career stats will continue to be evaluated by future veterans committees, so for those pulling for him, theres always a possibility. My Man Taxerman, a faithful Yankees fan, also reinforced my observation that Maris was a superb right fielder. What I would like to see is retired players vote for induction in to the Hall of Fame. Jack Curry has covered baseball for the The New York Times for 18 seasons. In the video his uniform is remarkably white for an away uniform. Pretty much the only thing that I've learned about baseball and sports cards in the past few years is that I don't want to be involved. The media were continuously printing stories comparing Mantle and Maris, Maris and Ruth, Ruth and Mantle. He was great, but was unfortunately held back by the front office, bitter sportwriters fickle fans and injuries.He would have had lots of seasons like 1960 ( not 1961). I wouldn't mind players getting into the HOF for extraordinary accomplishments.. Maris, Mattingly, Munson, Garvey, Dave Parker, Dale Murphy (another back to back MVP winner like Maris was), Keith Hernandez ~ all of them MVP's ~ all of them huge stars in their time. 500 homer's and 3k hits arent the only qualifications certainly. Then look at Larry Bowa when he retired he had the highest fielding percentage of all shortstops that ever played in MLB and set the record two times for fewest errors by shortstop in a season he also had the most hits by a shortstop in the history of MLB and the writers didnt like him and you guessed it hes not in the HoF. in which I wrote that his 61 home runs looked better than ever after a half century. Be the first one to comment on this story. ( COOPERSTOWN, NY) The 1961 baseball season, which found Americans riveted to the great Maris-Mantle home run race, will be celebrated upon its 60th anniversary with the donation of a Roger Maris Yankees jersey from that season. He played at the same time as Frank Robinson, Henry Aaron, Al Kaline, Roberto Clemente, and Rocky Colavito, all of whom were better players. Maris hit 13 homers against the Senators and Angels. Thanks for visiting the website. The ball traveled just 360 feet and slammed into box l63D of section 33 into the sixth row of the lower deck in right field. Maris received three or fewer votes from the 16-member committee appointed by the Hall of Fame to review a 10-candidate Golden Era ballot. A two-time Most Valuable Player (1960, 61) and seven-time All-Star, Maris starred from 1957-68 with the Indians, Athletics, Yankees and Cardinals. It's hard to watch average NFL players and even convicts get into the NFL HOF while MLB struggles to acknowledge generational stars ~ in many cases careers like Dave Parker, Steve Garvey and Dale Murphy made the All Star team in almost every season in which they played. Maris is an extraordinary example of stardom. While the Hall of Fame may always elude Maris, the rejuvination of interest in his career may work in his favor to one day get the call to Cooperstown. I'm sure it lead to his career being so short. I collect Steve Garvey, Dodgers and signed cards. Unfortunately for Maris he wasn't the people's choice to break the 34-year-old record. Or have my sister do it. Who needs time?. Roger Maris in the same way that the actor James Dean went fast around here. He's one of the most famous baseball players ever. Maris was elected MVP in 1960 because he led the league in RBI. But he actually only had five seasons where he qualified for the batting title. Shpigel received a bachelor's degree in English and journalism from Emory University and a master's degree in journalism from Columbia University. He was a quiet family type guy that wanted little to do with the press & I think that hurt him! Bobby Thomson: His 1951 Shot Heard Round The World that won the pennant for the New York Giants (over those poor Brooklyn Dodgers) remains the most famous home run in history. Take out the fact that he was a Yankee, he would not have anyone thinking he belongs in the Hall. "They're standing; waiting to see if Maris is gonna hit Number Sixty-one." It broke Babe Ruths 34-year single "But it was another Yankee that did it. The rest were cheaters and Roger wasnt. His defense was quite good. Ford Frick was a sports writer and broadcaster before he became NL president in the late 30s and commissioner of baseball in the late 50s. I think Mays and Aaron and others may also have hit 40 or more. I felt my IQ drop just by reading the comments in this thread. By the way I have always thought of 1961 as the year of the home run. However, you could also argue that average HOF players gained an advantage from specific feats or a brief stint of dominance, where the career numbers don't quite seem to say HOF career. Maris was the MVP that year and also won the award the Before then, he was a staff writer for the Dallas Morning News for two years. The Hall of Fame DOES have a records room which celebrates record holders and award winners, etc. . I mean it's hard to choose him over Rudi or Bando, much less the likes of Jackson or Grich. Gil Hodges, Jim Kaat, Minnie Mioso and Tony Oliva were elected by the Golden Days Era Committee (1950-69), while Bud Fowler and Buck ONeil were chosen by the Early Baseball Era Committee (pre-1950), as announced on MLB Network. Please at least get your facts correct? Maris was a two-time MVP saddled with the reputation of a slugger, and those 61 home runs hung around his neck like a bowling ball. @dallasactuary said: He previously worked for the National Baseball Hall of Fame, and Major League Baseball Advanced Media. Maris would be a very unusual selection for the Hall of Fame. Tony Cloninger:In 1966, the Milwaukee pitcher hit not one, but two grand slams in the same game! "Maz" was inducted mainly due to his eight Gold Gloves and World Series clinching home run in Game 7 of 1960 World Series. Read21 hours ago | The Editorial Board, Article viewed iconAn icon to mark the viewed articles That's how news traveled back then. Rogers swing was crafted by Zeus for the right field dimensions of Yankee Stadium, and in his first season in The Bronx, Maris hit 39 home runs and led the league in runs batted in. You may change your billing preferences at any time in the Customer Center or call Before that, Curry covered the Yankees from 1991-1997. @reelinintheyears said: The only evidence of Mazeroski's homer is seeing Yogi Berra looking up dejectedly and Mazeroski circling the bases. The commissioner, Ford Frick, refused to If I remember right, Killebrew, Cash and Gentile and perhaps others in the AL. The commissioner, Ford Frick, refused to attend any of the games during his historic chase, and even decided to place the ridiculous asterisk in the record book. You will be notified in advance of any changes in rate or terms. Here are my reasons/rebuttals that Maris does not belong in the Hall of Fame. He doesnt really have a long peak either. WebDuring his career Roger Maris never received the credit he deserved. Sign in or register to get started. I think you might be surprised what can be staged. You have every right to admire Maris, to be his fan, to argue for his Hall of Fame election. https://x-files.fandom.com/wiki/Babe_Ruth. I'm sure he meant god. It was Maris versus Ruth. Others were glad I mentioned that Maris led the 1960s with World Series appearances seven, including four championships and that he was the most valuable player in 1960 and 1961. Please logout and login again. Johnny Vander Meer: Pitched back-to-back no hitters in 1938. Roger Maris Claim to fame: This October will mark the 50th anniversary of Roger Mariss 61st home run in the 1961 season. You may cancel your subscription at anytime by calling Stallard got Maris out in his first at bat. Was it just his big lead in RBI to the extent of everything else? I was too young to have see Maris play,but what I have heard an seen,he is not a H O F. If you put Maris in, Juan Gonzalez, Dave Parker and Frank Howard all need to get the H O F ! I remember the newspapers and sports magazines were trying to create an adversary relationship between Roger and Mickey. His 38.2 WAR ranks him 595th overall, tied with Ray Langford and Bill Madlock. 61 in '61 was the number McGwire and Bonds were chasing. Too young to see Maris in his best years. His 1960 performance was quickly eclipsed, however, by the circus atmosphere surrounding his 1961 campaign. Roger was MVP in 1960 because Yankees finished 2nd in 1959 with Bauer and Woodling in RF and Roger helped Yankees win AL pennant again. Aaron Judge is almost certainly on something, theyre just better about avoiding tests these days. Before last night, both of these records were shared by both Maris and Judge for 61 total home runs. Where did you get the idea that Larry Bowa had the most hits by a shortstop? Give him his goddamned plaque. Sorry. Successful dealings with Wcsportscards94558, EagleEyeKid, SamsGirl214, Volver, DwayneDrain, Oaksey25, Griffins, Cardfan07, Etc. Lets all return every book on Abraham Lincoln or new works on World War II, because the authors werent alive then. He would say later that Durante's generosity meant more to him than the media pressures and the catcalls from the pro-Ruth and pro-Mantle fans. Read21 hours ago | Lance Morrow, Article viewed iconAn icon to mark the viewed articles Roger Maris and Allie Reynolds, a pair of history-making contributors to separate Yankees championship squads, landed on the outside looking in as the Eras Committee welcomed six new members to the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday. Wiki User 2010-01-30 08:22:32 Study now See answer (1) Copy Roger Maris had a career batting average of .260, and 275 home runs. He lives in Michigan where he writes, runs, and enjoys a good orange soda now and again. Im a huge yankee fan.. All my life. Similarly, at least in my opinion, Hank Aaron remains baseballs all time Home Run leader to this day, regardless of Bud Selig, who was complicit in the era of Roger Maris: Many still believe his 61 home runs in 1961 is still the single-season home run record. Reporters from all over the country had converged upon Yankee Stadium. Now, with Judge taking over the record, it has left baseball fans wondering about Roger Maris' legacy. We would spend one season with Cleveland and the Oakland Athletics before being traded to the New York Yankees in a seven-player deal in December 1959. The most beautiful comment in my e-mail came from Altenir Silva, a baseball-savvy writer in Rio de Janeiro. I disagree. I agree that one great season does not make a Hall of Famer. His 1961 season was the best of his career, and one of the best seasons of all time. Roger Maris has no Hall of Fame case. There have been 19,969 men to play Major League Baseball. If Joe Namath is in the Football HOF, then I believe Roger Maris should also be in the baseball HOF. Maris was shut out during a twi-night doubleheader (games 152 and 153).