The New York Yankees defeated the Boston Red Sox 1-0 on October 1, 1961, at Yankee Stadium in the final regular-season game. Roger Maris hit his historic 61st home run of the season in the fourth inning off Tracy Stallard, providing the game's only run, while Bill Stafford pitched a complete-game shutout. The Yankees finished the season 109-52, preparing for the World Series.
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Record Roger Maris hits 61st home run of 1961 season
Roger Maris hit his MLB-record 61st home run of the season, surpassing Babe Ruth's single-season mark of 60, off Tracy Stallard in the bottom of the fourth inning; this was the game's only run.
Record Roger Maris Hits Home Run 61
Roger Maris broke Babe Ruth's single-season record with his 61st home run on the final day of the season off Tracy Stallard.
Milestone Bill Stafford complete game shutout
Bill Stafford pitched a complete game 1-0 shutout, allowing 4 hits with 3 strikeouts, securing his 14th win of the season.
Milestone Tracy Stallard surrenders record-breaking HR
Rookie Tracy Stallard allowed Roger Maris's record 61st home run; he finished 1-2 on the season.
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