The moment that every New York Yankees fan and MLB enthusiast was waiting for is finally here. Sixty-one years later, another baseball player wearing Pinstripes has hit 61 home runs in a season. The slugger Aaron ‘All Rise’ Judge finally hit his historic home run. His parents and every fan is proud of him. He has finally tied with the OG, Roger Maris, who first hit 61 homers in a season and held the title of AL’s most home runs until last night. And now, Maris’ record is tied with none other than the potential MVP 2022 favorite, Aaron Judge.
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The moment when the whole country is proud of the slugger, he gives a beautiful surprise to his mother. The gift, if monetized, will be worth more than just a million dollars. Not only this, but someone special also came to congratulate Judge on achieving this huge milestone.
The wonderful gift by Aaron Judge!
Getting back the home run ball with which a player made a record is already challenging enough. But after a little effort, the slugger got the ball back. Now, what did he do with it?
Here’s #AaronJudge giving the historic No. 61 HR baseball to his mom, Mrs. Patty Judge. #Yankees pic.twitter.com/pw1mVEyBHY
— Marly Rivera (@MarlyRiveraESPN) September 29, 2022
He gifted the ball, which would have been worth millions had it landed in the hands of a fan, to his mother. Judge giving this achievement to his proud parent is a moment that will be remembered for a long time.
Also, everybody did rise as Judge hit his 61st homer.
Aaron Judge 🤝 Roger Maris Jr. pic.twitter.com/dXySNPgPrx
— YES Network (@YESNetwork) September 29, 2022
However, this was not the only highlight of last night’s game. The OG record holder’s son, Roger Maris Jr, also came in to congratulate the potential MVP of this season. Watching the two of them talking and having a laugh together and Aaron Judge giving the ball to his mother are the two wholesome irreplaceable moments that would ever come back.
The #questfor61 got completed, and now #questfor62 has started. After which, Judge will hold the record for American League’s most home runs in a season.
What do the fans have to say about the two beautiful moments they witnessed?
Judge is on the pace to hit three more this season!
Aaron Judge's Home Run Pace is 64 after hitting his AL record-tying 61st homer. 64 would be the "Non-Steroids" record. (Official MLB record is 73.)
— HomerPace.com🥇 (@HomeRunPace) September 29, 2022
He sure is a helluva guy!
Helluva Guy
— Steven Hunter (@StevenH52192475) September 29, 2022
He is the GOAT!!
The goat
— How May I Take Your Order (@JuliusMcRandles) September 29, 2022
🐐
— Anthony Campise (@campise_anthony) September 29, 2022
Wow
— COPE (@desertvibes48) September 29, 2022
What a great moment!
— Karen Thiele (@KarenThiele8) September 29, 2022
Roger That.
— aJaX, host of Nü Müsic Revüe (@ajax2727) September 29, 2022
Tied most home runs in a year if you eliminate the roiders
— 425DawgsFan (@425UWDawgsFan) September 29, 2022
Congrats! Couldn't have happened for a better guy
— Metsfan__ (@Metsfan__) September 29, 2022
Thank you, Maris family!
To the Maris Family, and Roget Maris Jr., all of NY Yankees fans thank you for your support of Judge's quest for 61. Truly a class act. Your father would be proud of YOU and Aaron. #9 and #99 united in Yankee lure. What a special moment to witness.
— Susan Lacovara (@poetcoyotesue) September 29, 2022
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The Maris family is in a class of their own. Wouldn’t expect anything less. Getting to know the family over the last few years, I do feel a bit sad as I hope their fathers legacy isn’t lost forever pic.twitter.com/toEEY8ZKC7
— Barnwoodsports.com(Tim Kuncis) (@barnwoodsports) September 29, 2022
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