Roger Maris

Roger Maris

athlete United States

Roger Maris was a celebrated Major League Baseball player, best known for breaking Babe Ruth's single-season home run record in 1961 while playing for the New York Yankees. His achievement brought him both fame and scrutiny, as fans and media debated the legitimacy of his record compared to Ruth's. Maris was a two-time American League MVP and a key figure in Yankees history, remembered for his remarkable power-hitting and the competitive spirit he brought to the game.

Born on Sep 10, 1934 (91 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
158,316
Power
9,495$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Canada 1 7.00 0.08% +0% 38,005,238 29,370 $1,700,000 1,314$
United States 1 7.00 0.04% +0% 331,002,651 128,945 $21,000,000 8,181$
Totals 2 369,007,889 158,315 $22,700,000 9,495$
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Recent Mentions

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