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# Why did America have room in its heart for only one hero?
π 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?
π Languages Available:
English
π Date Released:
2001-04-28
β Running Time:
129 mins
β Vote Average:
6.966
Beloved 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

Artie Green
Peter Jacobson

Sam Simon
Seymour Cassel

Bob Fitschel
Robert Joy

Joe DiMaggio
Michael Nouri

Moose Skowron
Domenick Lombardozzi

Elston Howard
Bobby Hosea

Yogi Berra
Paul Borghese

Claire Ruth
RenΓ©e Taylor

Pat Maris
Pat Crowley

Randy Maris
Dane Northcutt

Kevin Maris
Charles Esten

Pretty Young Woman
Shannah Laumeister Stern

Toot's Girl
Shiva Rose

Memorial Stadium Announcer (voice)
Mike Carlucci

Baseball Fan (uncredited)
Tony Stef'Ano

Self (uncredited)(archived footage)
Mark McGwire

Self (uncredited)(archived footage)
Sammy Sosa

Susan Maris ('61)
Brynne McNabb

Susan Maris ('61)
Cameryn McNabb