I used to own this same shot, autographed by Maris, and it really is a nice, authentic Maris signature.  But I have seen this for years, being advertised as his 61st HR when in reality, it cannot be, and is most likely #60.

The catcher in the photo, has a Baltimore Orioles uniform. If you ever get a chance to see this photo, you will see that the "B" sticking out of his chest protector, is a scripted "B", which were the Orioles away uniforms. if it were #61, it would be a block "B", which were the red sox away uniforms then.

I know this is a minor point, but it has always bugged me that this photo has been misrepresented for years.  Again, the signature is not in question, it is perfect.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Roger-Maris-Signed-61st-Home-Run-Shot-Full-...

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WOW!!  Roger Maris was one of only 2 Baseball players I collected cards of.  I'm glad to see authentic examples on ebay but I hate they are priced like this.  Hard telling how many copycat forgeries this will cause.

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