October 1, 1961 New York Yankees (vs. Boston Red Sox) Program - Roger Maris Home Run #61

Sold For:

$677

Year:

1961

Auction:

2025 Fall

Lot #:

2343

Category:

Post-1900 Baseball Memorabilia

1961 New York Yankees program 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. Maris’ epic blast, a solo shot, occurred in the fourth inning with one out against Tracy Stallard. Neatly scored in blue ink to record the Yankees' 1-0 win. Only 23,154 fans turned out that day in what was otherwise a meaningless game. As a result, programs from the game are scarcer than one would imagine. The program (5.75 x 9 inches) displays a vertical fold down the center, scattered creasing, several tack holes, and staining along the interior pages. Fair to Good condition overall.