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?

TV Movie Drama History

Barry Pepper

(Roger Maris)

Thomas Jane

(Mickey Mantle)

Anthony Michael Hall

(Whitey Ford)

Richard Masur

(Milt Kahn)

Bruce McGill

(Ralph Houk)

Chris Bauer

(Bob Cerv)

Jennifer Crystal Foley

(Pat Maris ('61))

Christopher McDonald

(Mel Allen)

Haynes Brooke

(Detroit Bartender)

Bob Gunton

(Dan Topping)

Donald Moffat

(Ford Frick)

Joe Grifasi

(Phil Rizzuto)

Peter Jacobson

(Artie Green)

Seymour Cassel

(Sam Simon)

Robert Joy

(Bob Fitschel)

Michael Nouri

(Joe DiMaggio)

Domenick Lombardozzi

(Moose Skowron)

Bobby Hosea

(Elston Howard)

Paul Borghese

(Yogi Berra)

Renée Taylor

(Claire Ruth)

Pat Crowley

(Pat Maris)

Dane Northcutt

(Randy Maris)

Charles Esten

(Kevin Maris)

Shannah Laumeister Stern

(Pretty Young Woman)

Shiva Rose

(Toot's Girl)

Mike Carlucci

(Memorial Stadium Announcer (voice))

Tony Stef'Ano

(Baseball Fan (uncredited))

Mark McGwire

(Self (uncredited)(archived footage))

Sammy Sosa

(Self (uncredited)(archived footage))

Brynne McNabb

(Susan Maris ('61))

Cameryn McNabb

(Susan Maris ('61))