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Helmar T4, #75
Roger Maris

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Roger Maris is presented in Helmar’s T4 series with the New York Americans at the end of a powerful left-handed swing, his body driving forward as he follows the flight of the ball into the outfield. The white pinstriped Yankees uniform, dark blue cap, bright blue stockings, and black shoes give the figure an unmistakable New York identity, while the long stride and forward bend create a strong sense of momentum. Maris’s bat trails low behind him, nearly parallel with the ground, making the pose feel like the split second after contact rather than a posed follow-through. His eyes remain fixed upward, reinforcing the impression of a hard-hit ball carrying into the distance.

The original artwork was painted by Natalia Valiukavich in watercolor. Here, the most effective device is the long diagonal of the dropped bat, which begins near the lower left edge and leads directly into Maris’s moving figure. That line is answered by the angle of his rear leg and forward-leaning torso, so nearly every major element contributes to the direction of the swing. The pinstripes bend and bunch across the shirt and trousers, making the rotation of the body easy to read, while the saturated blue cap and stockings visually anchor the pale uniform. Behind Maris, the grandstand, scoreboard, and advertising are painted in broader, more broken passages of color, creating the impression of a busy ballpark without competing with the figure. The contrast between the crisp player and looser architecture gives the scene both depth and speed.

Roger Maris became one of the defining power hitters of the early 1960s after joining the New York Yankees in 1960. A strong left-handed hitter and excellent defensive outfielder, he quickly flourished in New York and won the American League Most Valuable Player Award in his first season with the club. His compact swing, patience, and ability to drive the ball made him a natural fit in the Yankees lineup and set the stage for the historic season that followed.

In 1961, Maris hit 61 home runs, surpassing Babe Ruth’s long-standing single-season record of 60. He also drove in 141 runs that year and won his second consecutive American League MVP Award. Maris helped the Yankees win World Series championships in 1961 and 1962 and later contributed to another championship with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1967. Over a twelve-season major-league career, he hit 275 home runs and remained permanently associated with one of baseball’s most famous record pursuits.

Numbered #75, this Maris card complements his earlier T4 appearance with Kansas City by showing him after his emergence as one of the game’s most famous sluggers. The low trailing bat, forward-driving stride, pinstriped uniform, and bright blue Yankees accents give card #75 a forceful and immediate character within the series. Maris’s two MVP Awards, 61-home-run season, three World Series championships, and central place in baseball’s record-book history make him one of the most historically significant and collectible subjects in the T4 issue.

Original watercolor artwork by Natalia Valiukavich.

 

  • Description: Sweeping swing
  • Team: New York Yankees
  • Population (# Sold): 13
  • First Date Sold: 2023-04-19
  • Latest Date Sold: 2026-07-07
  • Card Status: Active
  • # Sold in past year: 3
  • Highest Auction: $ 80.00
  • Average Auction Result: $ 40.74

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