Published September 09, 2011, 11:34 AM
On this date, Maris hit number 56
(WDAY Sports) - As you know we've been running stories celebrating the careers of Phil Hansen and Roger Maris over the last few weeks. Well we're now in the home stretch of Maris' magical season.By: Dom Izzo, WDAY
- Roger Maris
Roger Maris
(WDAY Sports) - As you know we've been running stories celebrating the careers of Phil Hansen and Roger Maris over the last few weeks. Well we're now in the home stretch of Maris' magical season.
He did hit a home run on this date. This is the video is number 56 of the season, hitting it off former Twin Mudcat Grant in a Yankee win.
This is when the pressure really heated up, Maris wouldn't hit another home run for a week. A reminder that every Wednesday we'll continue our series and we'll show you the actual footage of Maris' last 6 home runs.
Tags: honoring legends, roger maris, sports, baseball, history
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