1960s Timeline

Oct. 1, 1961 - Sal Durante (right), a 19-year-old truck driver from Coney Island, was the fellow who caught Roger Maris's 61st home-run...

Oct. 1, 1961 - Here is video of Roger Maris hitting his 61st home run of the season earlier today. Phil Rizzuto has the call on WPIX-TV...

Oct. 1, 1961 - Roger Maris today became the first major league player in history to hit more than 60 home runs in a season. The...