Hall of Fame Inside Pitch: Roger Maris, Phantom Tickets and Bill Mazeroski

MARIS JERSEY FROM HISTORIC 1961 SEASON DONATED TO HALL OF FAME

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Sixty years ago, Roger Maris capped off his historic 1961 season, in which he hit 61 homers and totaled 141 RBI, by slugging a game-winning homer in Game 3 of the World Series. Now, a jersey he wore during that season has made its way to Cooperstown, thanks to a donation from author and former MLB executive Andy Strasberg. Click here to read more about the jersey and Maris' 1961 campaign.

#Shortstops: Phantoms of the Fall Classic

The 1971 Oakland Athletics were swept by the Baltimore Orioles in the ALCS - but not before these tickets were produced in preparation for potential World Series games in Oakland. Click here to read more about these phantom tickets in our latest #Shortstops.

#CardCorner: 1975 Topps Mike Hargrove

Mike Hargrove is known for his time as a manager, during which he led the Indians to two pennants. But as a player, "The Human Rain Delay" posted an impressive .396 career OBP. Click here to read more about Hargrove in this week's #CardCorner.

Oct. 13, 1960: Mazeroski's walk-off blast clinches title

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With one swing of the bat on Oct. 13, 1960, Bill Mazeroski brought Pittsburgh a championship, leading the Pirates past the Yankees with a walk-off homer in Game 7 of the World Series 61 years ago this week. Click here to read more about Mazeroski's historic home run.

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