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