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61* (2001)

2001-04-28

(US) •

TV Movie,

Drama,

History

Why did America have room in its heart for only one hero?

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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?

Movie Cast

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Barry Pepper

Roger Maris

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Thomas Jane

Mickey Mantle

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Anthony Michael Hall

Whitey Ford

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Richard Masur

Milt Kahn

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Bruce McGill

Ralph Houk

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Chris Bauer

Bob Cerv

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Jennifer Crystal Foley

Pat Maris ('61)

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Christopher McDonald

Mel Allen

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Haynes Brooke

Detroit Bartender

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Bob Gunton

Dan Topping

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Donald Moffat

Ford Frick

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Joe Grifasi

Phil Rizzuto

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Peter Jacobson

Artie Green

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Seymour Cassel

Sam Simon

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Robert Joy

Bob Fitschel

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Michael Nouri

Joe DiMaggio

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Domenick Lombardozzi

Moose Skowron

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Bobby Hosea

Elston Howard

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Paul Borghese

Yogi Berra

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Renée Taylor

Claire Ruth

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Pat Crowley

Pat Maris

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Dane Northcutt

Randy Maris

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Charles Esten

Kevin Maris

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Shannah Laumeister Stern

Pretty Young Woman

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Shiva Rose

Toot's Girl

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Mike Carlucci

Memorial Stadium Announcer (voice)

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Mark McGwire

Self (uncredited)(archived footage)

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Sammy Sosa

Self (uncredited)(archived footage)

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Brynne McNabb

Susan Maris ('61)

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Cameryn McNabb

Susan Maris ('61)