"Roger had a tremendous season with the New York Yankees. During the 1960 World Series he hit two homers against Pittsburgh. Roger was named the Most Valuable Player in the American League for 1960."
-1961 Topps No. 2
American League Sporting News All-Star Roger Maris, RF
"Roger has only been patrolling the right field area for little more than a year, but he's established as a real favorite with the fans. Obtained in a big trade with Kansas City, Maris tore through the American League last season winning the Most Valuable Player award. An injury slowed down Roger near the tail-end of the 1960 season and shaved points off his average. However, the right fielder still had a .283 mark to boast about, along with 39 homers and 112 RBIs.
Teammate Mickey Mantle beat Roger out of the homer crown on the last day of the season. Maris topped the year off in October with two home runs in his first World Series."
-1961 Topps No. 576
AMERICAN LEAGUE MOST VALUABLE PLAYER 1960
"Roger's bat was an instrument to opposing hitters as he finished second in the American League in homers (39). He was the RBI champ last year as he knocked in 112."
-1961 Topps No. 478
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