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61* (2001)

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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
  • Profile picture of Barry Pepper
    Roger Maris Barry Pepper
  • Profile picture of Thomas Jane
    Mickey Mantle Thomas Jane
  • Profile picture of Anthony Michael Hall
    Whitey Ford Anthony Michael Hall
  • Profile picture of Richard Masur
    Milt Kahn Richard Masur
  • Profile picture of Bruce McGill
    Ralph Houk Bruce McGill
  • Profile picture of Chris Bauer
    Bob Cerv Chris Bauer
  • Profile picture of Jennifer Crystal Foley
    Pat Maris ('61) Jennifer Crystal Foley
  • Profile picture of Christopher McDonald
    Mel Allen Christopher McDonald

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Keywords

  • sports
  • baseball
  • historical figure
  • baseball hall of fame
  • major league baseball (mlb)