In 1961, Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle locked up in, what was arguably, the greatest home run race in baseball history. The two New York Yankees teammates were chasing the great Babe Ruth and his single season home run record.
On July 25, 1961, Maris would hit four home runs over a day night doubleheader at Yankee Stadium. Those four home runs made him the fastest player to reach 40 home runs in a season.
Not to be outdone, and looking to stay relevant in the race as well, Mantle would go on to hit a collection of home runs on that same day.
In this edition of Mick Gillispie’s “This Date in Baseball History,” Mick tells the story of that infamous day and what would come of the two all-time great players.
Andrew Green
James Rowe
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