61*

April. 28,2001      R
Rating:
7.7
Trailer Synopsis Cast

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?

Barry Pepper as  Roger Maris
Thomas Jane as  Mickey Mantle
Anthony Michael Hall as  Whitey Ford
Richard Masur as  Milt Kahn
Bruce McGill as  Ralph Houk
Chris Bauer as  Bob Cerv
Jennifer Crystal Foley as  Pat Maris ('61)
Christopher McDonald as  Mel Allen
Haynes Brooke as  Detroit Bartender
Bob Gunton as  Dan Topping

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