Concourse in the Bronx in Bronx County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Roger Eugene Maris
Photographed By Erik Lander, July 9, 2005
1. Roger Maris Marker
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 by the New York Yankees July 21, 1984
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is July 21, 1984.
Location. 40° 49.785′ N, 73° 55.568′ W. Marker is in Bronx, New York, in Bronx County. It is in Concourse. Marker is at the intersection of 161st. St. and River Ave. on 161st. St.. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bronx NY 10451, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Joseph Vincent McCarthy (here, next to this marker); Philip Francis Rizzuto (here, next to this marker); Charles Herbert "Red" Ruffing (here, next to this marker); Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra (here, next to this marker); Thurman Munson (here, next to this marker); Ron Guidry (here, next to this marker); Miller James Huggins (here, next to this marker); Vernon "Lefty" Gomez (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bronx.
More about this marker. Located in Monument
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 23, 2012, by Erik Lander of Brooklyn, New York. This page has been viewed 416 times since then and 6 times this year. Last updated on April 22, 2022, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photo 1. submitted on March 23, 2012, by Erik Lander of Brooklyn, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
