Roger Maris Hits 61st Home Run for Yankees, October 1, 1961
On October 1, 1961, Roger Maris of the New York Yankees stepped out of the dugout, assisted by teammate Hector Lopez, to acknowledge the cheering crowd. This moment followed his remarkable achievement of hitting his 61st home run during the fourth inning against Boston Red Sox pitcher Tracy Stallard. This homer set a single-season record and ultimately secured the Yankees' 1-0 victory.