
"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?
Director
Billy Crystal
Status
Released

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