Roger Maris

4th Annual Swing Training Signals Start of Roger Maris All-Star Week

The bevy of fundraising events are extremely important for Sanford in their pursuit of cancer care and research.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The biggest fundraising effort of the summer months in Fargo-Moorhead is almost upon us. May 13 marked the beginning of the countdown to the sixth annual Roger Maris All-Star Week. That started with the 4th annual Swing Training event, held, as always, at Suite Shots. Teams of up to six players were able to register for…

Chad Greenway and others participating in Roger Maris All-Star Week

A FULL LIST OF HEADLINING ATHLETES SET TO PARTICIPATE IN ROGER MARIS ALL-STAR WEEK.

FARGO, N.D.– Sanford Health kicks off the annual Roger Maris All-Star Week by promoting health for kids and talking about their efforts in cancer research. Sanford is putting on a week full of events including sports clinics for kids, Roger Maris night at the RedHawks and a celebrity golf tournament. Current Bison football players and Davies Eagles players came out…

Sanford announces All-Star Maris Celebrity golf lineup at Swing Training

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Pro wrestling champ Brock Lesnar, Vikings tight end Ben Ellefson and baseball greats Ken Griffey Senior and Goose Gossage are among those who will play in the annual Roger Maris Celebrity Golf tournament. Sanford Health announcing the lineup during the kickoff of the inaugural Swing Training fundraiser at Suite Shots in South Fargo. Teams of up…

Aaron Judge’s home run record to be celebrated at West Acres Maris Museum

Some people in the area and beyond are making a quick stop at the Roger Maris Museum in West Acres Mall after his single-season home run record was broken.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fresh after history was made Tuesday night in Texas, executives at West Acres Mall are deciding how to honor Aaron Judge after he broke Roger Maris’ single season home run record in the American League. “We actually just discussed today acknowledging and congratulating Aaron Judge on the breaking of the record. I’m gonna speak to Roger…

Paul Molitor & Kent Hrbek thank Fargo community for continuing Roger Maris’ legacy

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Minnesota sports stars thank the Maris family for all they do for cancer research and meet with those golfing in the Roger Maris All-Star Week Celebrity Golf Tournament. Seven-time All-Star and former Twins Manager Paul Molitor and two-time Twins World Series champion Kent Hrbek went around Fargo’s Rose Creek Golf Course taking pictures with golfers. The…

Kevin Maris teaches kids tips his father taught him at All-Star Week baseball clinic

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Roger Maris’ son Kevin hosts a youth baseball clinic as part of Roger Maris All-Star Week. Events like these are to promote one of Fargo’s most famous sons’ passion for improving kids’ development through sports. The Maris family and Sanford Health are working to teach children the importance of sportsmanship, teamwork, leadership and building confidence. “It’s…

Marvin & Cullen give free hockey clinic as part of Maris All-Star Week

Youth hit the ice for a day of clinics combining sports and skills building.

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Two professional hockey players are giving back to the community. “Do it for the joy and love of the game,” said Gigi Marvin. “The biggest thing is i hope they leave with a fun experience,” said Matt Cullen. In collaboration with Roger Maris All Star Week, The boys and girls hockey clinics were led by former…