Aaron Judge and Roger Maris Unite on Historic Topps Dual Autograph Card.

For more than six decades, Roger Maris stood alone atop the American League record books after launching 61 home runs during the historic 1961 season. That record endured until New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge surpassed it in 2022, finishing the season with 62 home runs and cementing his place among baseball’s elite. Now, the two legends are linked forever through an unprecedented collectible. Topps announced the release of a one-of-one dual autograph card featuring both Maris and Judge in its upcoming Topps Five Star product line. The card, which has no variations, represents a singular moment in baseball history by uniting the only two players to ever hold the American League single-season home run record. A video released by Topps captures the gravity of the moment for Judge as he prepares to sign a document bearing Maris’s autograph. The paper, believed to be more than 40 years old, visibly affected Judge, who appeared hesitant and even asked a Topps representative to confirm that he should sign such a historic artifact. The moment reflected Judge’s deep respect for Maris and the legacy he helped shape.

Maris entered the 1961 season fresh off an MVP campaign and surrounded by Yankees icons such as Mickey Mantle, Yogi Berra, and Bill Skowron. With the league expanding to 162 games and adding two new teams, Maris and Mantle engaged in a thrilling midseason race toward Babe Ruth’s long-standing home run record. When Mantle’s season was derailed by illness, Maris carried the burden alone, ultimately hitting his 61st home run on the final day of the season against the Boston Red Sox. He would go on to win his second MVP award before retiring from baseball at age 33. Maris passed away in 1985 at the age of 51 after a battle with cancer. Judge’s career has followed a similarly legendary trajectory. In just ten seasons, he has accumulated 368 home runs and maintains a career batting average of .294. Standing 6 feet 7 inches tall, Judge has earned three MVP awards, finished in the top five of MVP voting five times, and been selected to seven All-Star teams. He has also recorded four seasons with at least 50 home runs, firmly placing him among the best players of his generation.

More than a piece of memorabilia, this dual autograph card represents a bridge between eras. It captures the shared history of two Yankees who redefined power hitting and left an indelible mark on baseball and American sports culture.