I became a Yankee fan the October that I turned 6, in 1960. I fell in love with Bobby Richardson, Mickey Mantle, Whitey Ford and Roger Maris (but not Bill Mazeroski). The next year was a pretty good year to confirm a lifelong loyalty to the Yankees. I’ve seen them play live in six different ballparks, including old Yankee Stadium (will do a whole post on that game).
MLB Commissioner Bud Selig recently stated that Roger Maris deserves to be in the Hall of Fame. Send me your email address and I will send you the Selig press release and a link to a Facebook page urging the HOF Veterans Committee to elect Maris this winter.