Roger Maris Hits 60th Home Run AKA Roger… 1961

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Unissued / unused material - dates and locations may be unclear / unknown.

American newsreel item. Title reads: "Roger Maris - Hour Of Baseball Glory"

New York, United States of America / USA

LS Crowd at baseball match between Baltimore Orioles Vs. Yankees. Various shots,...

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Cataloguer:
Heather
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
85813
Sort Number:
UN 3544 D
Time in/Out:
01:55:01:00 / 01:56:04:00
Canister:
UN 3544 D
Film ID:
2998.26
Issue Date:
1961

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