On April 16, 1961 — Beginning his historic chase of Babe Ruth’s 60 home run season-record, Roger Maris connects for his first homer in the twelfth game of the season for the Yankees. The 5th-inning solo shot is off Detroit Tigers pitcher Paul Foytack. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zd
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