Roger Maris, also known as Roger Eugene Maris, was a famous baseball player from the United States.
He played as a right fielder for various teams, including the “Cleveland Indians,” “Kansas City Athletics,” “New York Yankees,” and “St. Louis Cardinals.”
In 1961, he made history by setting a Major League Baseball (MLB) single-season home run record with an incredible 61 home runs.
This record was later tied by Aaron Judge from the New York Yankees on September 28, 2022, during the MLB regular season.
Roger Maris’ Family and Sons
Roger Maris was a devoted father to four sons: Roger E Maris Jr., Kevin J. Maris, Randy Maris, and Richard Maris.
Recently, when Aaron Judge tied his father’s home run record, Roger Maris Jr. shared a touching moment with Judge’s mother, Patty Judge, expressing pride and joy.
Roger Maris’ Family Background
Maris was born to Rudolph S. “Rudy” Maras (later changed to Maris) and his wife Ann Corrine “Connie.”
The couple got divorced in 1960, and Rudolph passed away in 1992.
Maris had an elder brother named Rudolph.
Roger Maris’ Marriage and Children
Roger Maris was married to Patricia A. Maris from 1956 until his death in 1985.
They first met during a high school basketball game when they were both in the tenth grade.
The couple had a beautiful family of six children: four sons named Roger E Maris Jr., Kevin J. Maris, Randy Maris, and Richard Maris, and two daughters named Sandra Maris and Susan A. Maris.
Roger Maris’ Birth and Education
Roger Maris was born on September 10, 1934, in Hibbing, Minnesota.
His zodiac sign was Virgo, and he practiced Christianity.
He attended Bishop Shanley High School and graduated in June 1952, where he actively played baseball and football for the Shanley Deacons.
Roger Maris’ Passing
Roger Maris passed away on December 14, 1985, at M.D. Anderson Hospital in Houston, Texas.
He was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma in 1983, battling the disease until his passing.
Physical Statistics
Roger Maris stood tall at 6 feet, approximately 183 cm, and weighed over 91 kg.
Nationality and Ethnicity
Roger Maris was an American by nationality, and his parents hailed from Croatian descent.
