October 1, 1961 New York Yankees (vs. Boston Red Sox) Ticket Stub - PSA - Roger Maris 61st Home Run

Sold For:

$1,620

Year:

1961

Auction:

2023 Fall

Lot #:

3125

Category:

Post-1900 Baseball Memorabilia

1961 New York Yankees ticket stub issued for the club’s 81st and final home game, against the Boston Red Sox on October 1st, when Roger Maris broke Babe Ruth’s single-season home run record. Graded POOR 1 by PSA (submitted by REA). Maris’ epic blast, a solo shot, occurred in the fourth inning with one out against Tracy Stallard. Only 23,154 fans turned out that day in what was otherwise a meaningless game. As a result, ticket stubs from the game are scarcer than one would imagine. This is just the seventh we have offered in the past 20 years. The ticket stub (1.5 x 2-7/8 inches) has a number of staple holes at the top. Opening Bid $300.