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61* Apr 28, 2001

“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?

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Runtime2h 9m
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Barry PepperBarry Pepperas Roger Maris
Thomas JaneThomas Janeas Mickey Mantle
Anthony Michael HallAnthony Michael Hallas Whitey Ford
Richard MasurRichard Masuras Milt Kahn
Bruce McGillBruce McGillas Ralph Houk
Chris BauerChris Baueras Bob Cerv
Jennifer Crystal FoleyJennifer Crystal Foleyas Pat Maris ('61)
Christopher McDonaldChristopher McDonaldas Mel Allen
DirectorBilly Crystal
WriterHank Steinberg

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