This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 12/6/2006.
1961 was indeed a magical season for the NY Yankees' right fielder, Roger Maris. He accomplished something that no one else could during the 34 years after Babe Ruth set his single season home run record of 60. When Maris connected for number 61 on October 1, 1961, history was made and Maris cemented himself as an all-time Yankees legend. This extremely unique piece was obtained directly from the Maris celebrity golf tournament in Fargo, North Dakota. It has been beautifully framed and matted measuring 44" x 64" and contains 40 autographed cuts and 46 autographed baseball cards comprising the complete list of pitchers that gave up all 61 home runs to Maris in 1961. Each cut has a sticker picturing Maris' lefty swing as well as "61 '61" and has an autograph. Some of the notables include "HR #1 Paul Foytack 4-26-61, Bill Monboquette HR #33 7-9-61 & HR #36 7-25-61" and "HR #61 Tracy Stallard 10-1-61." Each baseball card has been signed including Early Wynn, Don Larsen and Jack Fisher. There is only one baseball card without a signature which is Hank Aguirre. The signatures are done in blue or black ink rating an overall 8-9. At the center is an 11" x 14" photo of Maris with all of the same pitchers' autographs which are facsimilies. This is accompanied by a second smaller framed piece measuring 22" x 18" containing a plaque with all of the pitchers names who gave up the 61 home runs. The framed pieces are in near mint condition are will be accompanied by a LOA from James Spence Authentication.