The Roger Maris Museum

In Fargo, North Dakota, a small museum at West Acres honors native son Roger Maris, the major league outfielder best known for hitting 61 home runs for the New York Yankees in 1961 to set a new single-season record. Created by Robert Smith and James McLaughlin and opened in 1984, it remained free and on public display at Maris's insistence, reflecting his wish not to profit from his achievements. Remodeled in 2003, it traces his life from amateur baseball to his peak years through uniforms, bats, home run balls, cards, a replica locker, films, and Yankee Stadium seats. A 2016 burglary stole major awards, and arrests and convictions followed years later.

West Fargo, North Dakota · United States