Billy CrystalDirector
Barry PepperRoger Maris
Thomas JaneMickey Mantle
Anthony Michael HallWhitey Ford
Richard MasurMilt Kahn
Bruce McGillRalph Houk
Chris BauerBob Cerv
Jennifer Crystal FoleyPat Maris ('61)
Christopher McDonaldMel Allen
Haynes BrookeDetroit Bartender
Bob GuntonDan Topping
Donald MoffatFord Frick
Joe GrifasiPhil Rizzuto
61*
- tv movie
- drama
- history
28 Apr 2001
7.0
2
2h 9min
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?
