61*
Why did America have room in its heart for only one hero?
Apr 28, 2001 · 2h 9m · TV Movie, Drama, History
⭐ 7.0· 145 votes
Director Billy Crystal
Writer Hank Steinberg
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Overview
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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Barry Pepper
Roger Maris
Thomas Jane
Mickey Mantle
Anthony Michael Hall
Whitey Ford
Richard Masur
Milt Kahn
Bruce McGill
Ralph Houk
Chris Bauer
Bob Cerv
Jennifer Crystal Foley
Pat Maris ('61)
Christopher McDonald
Mel Allen
Haynes Brooke
Detroit Bartender
Bob Gunton
Dan Topping
Donald Moffat
Ford Frick
Joe Grifasi
Phil Rizzuto
Peter Jacobson
Artie Green
Seymour Cassel
Sam Simon
Robert Joy
Bob Fitschel
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