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Vintage NY Times Newspaper Roger Maris 61st Home Run + Baseball Commemorative
•Sport: Baseball
•Player / Legend: Roger Maris, Lou Gehrig, Jackie Robinson, Ty Cobb, Christy Mathewson
•Team: New York Yankees
•Publication: The New York Times
•Event: Roger Maris 61st Single-Season Home Run (1961)
•Retrospective Commemorative Historical Edition
•Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
•Condition: Kept in protective sleeve. Authentic vintage paper tone with light expected edge / fold wear.Included in this collection:
1. Front Page Feature Issue: Covers the historic moment on October 1, 1961, when NY Yankees outfielder Roger Maris hit his 61st home run of the season, breaking Babe Ruth's long-standing record. Also features front-page news covering Cold War Berlin Wall developments.
2. "Legends of the Game" Commemorative Section: Special New York Times historical insert showcasing baseball icons including Lou Gehrig, Jackie Robinson, Ty Cobb, Christy Mathewson, Dizzy Dean, Connie Mack, Jimmie Foxx, Honus Wagner, and Branch Rickey.
3. "Baseball's Greatest Moments" Commemorative Section: Dedicated retrospective insert highlighting major historic achievements across baseball history.
