New York Yankees Greatest Plays Mug: Maris hits 61 (1961)
269 reviews
Start your day with one of the greatest Yankees moments. What are your favorite memories from Yankee Stadium? Now you can start each day reliving those legendary plays.
Buy for yourself or as a great gift idea for any dedicated Yankees fan. No more bland or tacky coffee mugs - our unique designs add a splash of nostalgia while still remaining stylish.
My dad freaking loves his mug, and the shipping was super fast.
- Emily on June 28, 2023
1961 Regular Season
Maris hits 61
Yankees vs Boston
1 - 0
1 October, 1961
Though Roger Maris is now lauded as one of New York's greats, many forget that he was not the favorite to pass Babe Ruth's single-season HR mark. Most of the world wanted to see Mickey Mantle take over the title. In fact, Maris' teammates said the season of 61 was so stressful for Maris that his hair was literally falling out. It came down to the final 3 games of the season for Maris to set a new record and he did it against Chicago on October 1, 1961. At his second at bat he took two balls, waiting for his pitch, and then took a fastball deep to right, 360 feet for the record. (History note: Back when Ruth set the record with 60, he was playing in a 154 game season. Maris was playing in a 162 game schedule.)
With each sip from your Yankees plays coffee mug, you're not just enjoying your favorite beverage; you're honoring the unforgettable moments that define your fandom. Whether it's for yourself or a gift for a fellow Yankees fan, these mugs are sure to make your mornings brighter.
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This mug is such a fun gift for someone who loves the game. They will enjoy remembering the game winning goal every time they use it! It’s a very personalized gift without a ton of headache. Highly recommend!
5 stars an amazing treasure
This Padres win was so fun! And this is a nice mug with the scorebook final play of this NLDS series win. However the win by striking out the last Dodger in the top of the 9th inning did not make for an exciting playbook mug. Would’ve been better to have the Padres tying run or go ahead run in the bottom of the 7th! Or was it the 8th… I would remember which inning if I had it preserved on my coffee mug!
An amazing little gift that brings a smile to the recipient every time he uses it. Best night of Cubs' fans lives!