(1934–85), US baseball player; full name Roger Eugene Maris. A New York Yankees right fielder, he broke Babe Ruth's record for most home runs in a season (60 in 1927) by hitting 61 in 1961.
Definition of Maris, Roger in US English:
Maris, Roger
proper nounˈmaris
(1934–85), US baseball player; full name Roger Eugene Maris. A New York Yankees right fielder, he broke Babe Ruth's record for most home runs in a season (60 in 1927) by hitting 61 in 1961.