(LOT 183)
c.1960's Roger Maris PSA Type 1 Encapsulated Bob Olen Photo – Measures Approx. 5" x 7"
One of baseball's most memorable moments will forever be on October 1, 1961 when Roger Maris blasted a Tracy Stallard fastball deep into the right-field seats at Yankee Stadium to eclipse Babe Ruth's exalted 60- homer mark. Indeed, in lieu of a steroid stricken game, Maris' amazing 61-home run season is still considered by many baseball purists as our National Pastime's "true" single season record, totally dismissing the numbers compiled by alleged steroid users Bonds, McGwire and Sosa. Regardless, Maris will always be considered one of the legendary all-time Yankees with this star right-fielder winning two consecutive MVP awards in 1960 and 1961.

This imposing 5" x 7" Bob Olen photo portrays the renowned Yankee in a classic portrait image as the left-handed slugger dons his legendary Yankees cap and pinstriped uniform. The extremely well-centered central image reflects breathtaking aesthetics, providing its viewers with near-perfect contrast and crystal-clear clarity while eluding any serious surface blemishes. The only noteworthy flaw is a strip of clear tape residing along the upper border that fortunately does not impede the illustrious portrait pose of this Yankee icon who in 1961 achieved the near-impossible by surpassing "The Babe's" magical 60-homer record!

MIN BID $200
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