I just wanted to be one of the guys, an average player with a good season.” – Roger Maris Final Resting PlaceĪfter a two-year battle with lymphatic cancer, Roger Maris died Decemin a Houston, Texas, hospital at the age of 51. All I wanted is to be a good ballplayer, hit 25 or 30 homers, drive in around a hundred runs, hit. All I want is to be treated like any other player. “Sometimes I wish I never hit those 61 home runs. “One thing Roger had that players lack these days – more than some – was respect for the game and his teammates and the opposition.” – Tony Kubek Roger Maris is probably the best ballplayer to ever play the game who isn’t in the Hall of Fame.” – Whitey Herzog He could make every throw, play shallow, and then go get the ball. “You couldn’t play right field any better than Roger did. And when I played agains t him in the ’64 World Series, the biggest surprise of the series for me was what a good centerfield he was.” – Mike Shannon I played with him every day and I watched him. “I never saw him mak e one mistake in the outfield. I thought he was one of the best outfielders I have seen, and he was a very good clutch hitter.” – Hank Aaron People think he had just one big year, but he was a very good ballplayer. “You know, I had to tell someone recently that Roger Maris was a damn good ballplayer. He was the best in the league at breaking up the double play.” – Bobby Richardson “We played against Maris when he was with Kansas City and Cleveland. I mean, can you imagine what it’s like to hit 61 home runs in a season? In New York?” – Reggie Jackson For the mental part almost more than the physical. Roger was a hell of a player, a Hall of Famer for sure in my book.” – Mickey Mantle We lived together, we kidded around a lot, we enjoyed our time out there. “Roger was a quiet person who, unlike a lot of famous players, refused to capitalize on endorsements, because it would invade his family’s privacy.” – Jim McLaughlin, founder of Roger Maris Museum “Roger was just as humble as any human being I’ve ever met.” – Bill Weaver, friend But not before Roger autographed a Babe Ruth-autographed baseball for some guy.” – Walt Seeba, brother-in-law “While out one night in Sioux City, Iowa, “No one recognized Roger until five minutes before closing. “Roger treated his friends like one of the family, and when he came to Fargo, he came to see his friends.” – Wayne Blanchard, longtime friend Reflections from Longtime Friends and Famous Colleagues If you have questions about visiting the Roger Maris Museum, contact us.
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