With the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Golden Era Committee meeting Sunday, it’s a great time to recognize the career of 2x AL MVP Roger Maris, still the AL’s all-time single-season HR leader w/ 61 in 1961. He played in 5 WS w/NYY, winning two, and his No. 9 was retired by NYY in 1984. | New York Yankees

On this date in 1985, Mickey Mantle threw out the ceremonial first pitch with Roger Maris alongside him. More Yankees history: bit.ly/3cmglZt | YES Network

A look back at Roger Maris' greatest moments. | New York Yankees Highlights

Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle, neck-and-neck in the race to pass Babe Ruth for the home run record Can watch "61" on Max | Sports Knightly Baseball

Mickey Mantle is joined by Roger Maris to throw out the ceremonial first pitch of the 1985 New York #Yankees Opening Day at Yankee Stadium! #MLB #Legends #RepBX #Baseball #History | Baseball by BSmile

Roger Maris hands the ball to Mickey Mantle, who throws out the first pitch at a Yankees game on April 16, 1985. Roger passed away eight months later 🙏 | Talkin' Yanks