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Roger Maris and Claire Ruth photograph

Date1961 September 26

DescriptionA black-and-white photograph of Claire Ruth and Roger Maris. The caption (not shown) reads "New York Yankee outfielder Roger Maris plants a kiss on the cheek of Mrs. Babe Ruth, who was one of the first to congratulate the Yankee slugger after he hit his 60th home run of the season, Sept. 26th. Maris told the widow of the immortal "Babe" that he was glad he didn't break Babe Ruth's record in 154 games. 'This record is good enough for me,' Maris said. Number 60 for Maris came in the third inning of game 158 against Baltimore pitcher Jack Fisher."

Object numberBL-1968-01451-0526

Publisher New York World-Telegram

Subject Maris, Roger, 1934-1985

Subject Ruth, Claire

Attributes

Classificationsphotographic materials

Collection NumberBA PHT 001 New York World-Telegram photographic materials

Dimensions7.5 x 9.5 in.

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