Roger Maris' Historic 1961 Jersey Expected to Fetch $1-2 Million at Auction

A Yankees road jersey worn by Roger Maris during his historic 1961 season is set to be auctioned by Sotheby's from April 21 to May 2, with estimates suggesting it could sell for between $1 million and $2 million. This jersey is significant as it was worn when Maris hit his 59th home run, a pivotal moment in his pursuit of Babe Ruth's single-season record of 60 homers, and is known as the 'asterisk jersey' due to the controversy surrounding the record. Maris hit his 59th home run in his 154th game, which led to MLB commissioner Ford Frick ruling that any record must be set within this limit to avoid receiving an asterisk. The jersey previously sold for $244,240 in 2022, and Maris's 61 home runs became a defining moment in baseball history. Other jerseys worn during the same season have fetched high prices, including one that sold for $1.586 million earlier this year. This auction highlights the growing market for sports memorabilia and the lasting legacy of Maris's achievement.