Roger Maris -- Fargo, North Dakota
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Blackowl
N 46° 55.072 W 096° 48.540
14T E 666824 N 5198367
The original home-run king.
Waymark Code: WMC5R
Location: North Dakota, United States
Date Posted: 05/07/2006
Views: 60
Roger Maris was one of many famous New York Yankees. In 1961 he broke Babe Ruth's record of 60 home runs in a season by hitting 61. This record has been eclipsed in the recent past by Mark McGuire, Sammy Sosa, and Barry Bonds. However, the controversy about the use of illegal steroids force some to believe that Maris is still the big leagues home-run king.
Description:
Roger Maris - N.Y. Yankee
Date of birth: 09/10/1934
Date of death: 12/14/1985
Area of notoriety: Sports
Marker Type: Headstone
Setting: Outdoor
Visiting Hours/Restrictions: At no time after sunset.
Fee required?: No
Web site: [Web Link]
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