Concourse in the Bronx in Bronx County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Roger Eugene Maris
Against all odds
In 1961 he became the only player to hit more than 60 home runs in a single season. In belated recognition of one of baseball's greatest achievements his 61 in '61 the Yankees salute him as a great player and as author of one of the most remarkable chapters in the history of Major League Baseball.
Erected 1984 by New York Yankees Baseball Club.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1961.
Location. 40° 49.791′ N, 73° 55.528′ W. Marker is in Bronx, New York, in Bronx County. It is in Concourse. It can be reached from River Avenue north of East 161st Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 33 River Ave, Bronx NY 10451, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Mickey Mantle (here, next to this marker); Allie Pierce Reynolds (here, next to this marker); Bill Dickey (here, next to this marker); William Malcolm "Bill" Dickey (here, next to this marker); Casey Stengel (here, next to this marker); Mel Allen (here, next to this marker); Charles Dillon "Casey" Stengel (here, next to this marker); Yogi Berra (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bronx.
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Photographed by Erik Lander, July 9, 2005
2. Roger Maris Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 23, 2012, by Erik Lander of Brooklyn, New York. This page has been viewed 543 times since then and 15 times this year. Last updated on April 22, 2022, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1. submitted on August 12, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on March 23, 2012, by Erik Lander of Brooklyn, New York. 3. submitted on August 12, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
