61*

Apr 28, 2001

2h 9m

★ 7.0

Why did America have room in its heart for only one hero?

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?

Genres

TV Movie

Drama

History

Production Companies

61* Productions Inc.

61* Trailers

Cast

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

Detroit Bartender

Haynes Brooke

Dan Topping

Bob Gunton

Ford Frick

Donald Moffat

Phil Rizzuto

Joe Grifasi

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