61*
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?
Trailer
Cast
Jennifer Crystal Foley
Pat Maris ('61)
Haynes Brooke
Detroit Bartender
Robert Joy
Bob Fitschel
Pat Crowley
Pat Maris
Shannah Laumeister Stern
Pretty Young Woman
Joe Grifasi
Phil Rizzuto
Michael Nouri
Joe DiMaggio
Bobby Hosea
Elston Howard
Bruce McGill
Ralph Houk
Sammy Sosa
Self (uncredited)(archived footage)
Christopher McDonald
Mel Allen
Paul Borghese
Yogi Berra
Dane Northcutt
Randy Maris
Charles Esten
Kevin Maris
Mike Carlucci
Memorial Stadium Announcer (voice)
Barry Pepper
Roger Maris
Anthony Michael Hall
Whitey Ford
Chris Bauer
Bob Cerv
Seymour Cassel
Sam Simon
Thomas Jane
Mickey Mantle
Renée Taylor
Claire Ruth
Richard Masur
Milt Kahn
Bob Gunton
Dan Topping
Shiva Rose
Toot's Girl
Donald Moffat
Ford Frick
Peter Jacobson
Artie Green
Domenick Lombardozzi
Moose Skowron