61* (2001)
April 28, 2001
TV Movie, Drama, History
2h 9m
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Why did America have room in its heart for only one hero?
In 1961, Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle played for the New York Yankees. One, Mantle, was universally loved, while the other, Maris, was universally hated. Both men started off with a bang, and both were nearing Babe Ruth's 60 home run record. Which man would reach it?
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Cast & Crew
- Director
- Billy Crystal
- Roger Maris Barry Pepper
- Mickey Mantle Thomas Jane
- Whitey Ford Anthony Michael Hall
- Milt Kahn Richard Masur
- Ralph Houk Bruce McGill
- Bob Cerv Chris Bauer
- Pat Maris ('61) Jennifer Crystal Foley
- Mel Allen Christopher McDonald
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Keywords
- sports
- baseball
- historical figure
- baseball hall of fame
- major league baseball (mlb)