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Roger Maris

Uniform Number Retired: 1984

 
 
Roger Maris Marker image. Click for full size.
By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 8, 2024
1. Roger Maris Marker
Inscription. Roger was the Yankees' right fielder from 1960 - 1966 and helped lead them to five straight pennants. He was one of the most celebrated and courageous Yankees ever. His slugging prowess was only surpassed by his dedication to the game and his teammates.
 
Erected by New York Yankees Baseball Club.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is December 8, 1966.
 
Location. 40° 49.785′ N, 73° 55.527′ 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 10452, 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: Elston Howard (here, next to this marker); Phil Rizzuto (here, next to this marker); Jorge Rafael De Posada Villeta (here, next to this marker); Charles Herbert "Red" Ruffing (here, next to this marker); Billy Martin (here, next to this marker); Elston Gene Howard (here, next to this marker); Richard Michael Gossage (here, next to this marker); Willie Larry Randolph (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bronx.
 
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Roger Maris Marker image. Click for full size.
By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 8, 2024
2. Roger Maris Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 114 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on August 12, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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