Roger Maris 1961 Home Run Trivia Quiz
Roger Maris became the center of national attention during the New York Yankees' remarkable 1961 season. This trivia quiz covers the race for baseball's most celebrated batting record, a famous teammate rivalry, the pressure surrounding the chase, and the championship that followed.
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What This Quiz Covers
Questions cover the previous single-season record holder, a famous Yankees teammate, the historic final home run, its ballpark and opposing team, the expanded playing schedule, the team's manager, and the fan who caught the ball.
Trivia Study Guide ›
- Which American League team was playing against New York when Roger Maris broke the home run record?
- Which team did Roger Maris and the Yankees defeat in the World Series after the 1961 home run race?
- Whose single-season home run record was Roger Maris chasing throughout the 1961 baseball season?
- Who caught Roger Maris's historic home run ball in the right-field stands on October 1, 1961?
- Who managed the New York Yankees during Roger Maris's record-breaking 1961 season?
- Which New York Yankees teammate challenged Roger Maris for the home run record during much of 1961?
- At which ballpark did Roger Maris hit his record-breaking final home run of the 1961 season?
- How many regular-season games did American League teams play in 1961, creating controversy over Maris's record?
- How many home runs did Roger Maris finish with during his historic 1961 season?
- Which rookie pitcher surrendered Roger Maris's record-breaking home run on October 1, 1961?
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