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

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7.020012h 9mR

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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?

Directed by Billy Crystal

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CAST

The people behind the story

Barry Pepper

Barry PepperRoger Maris

Thomas Jane

Thomas JaneMickey Mantle

Anthony Michael Hall

Anthony Michael HallWhitey Ford

Richard Masur

Richard MasurMilt Kahn

Bruce McGill

Bruce McGillRalph Houk

Chris Bauer

Chris BauerBob Cerv

Jennifer Crystal Foley

Jennifer Crystal FoleyPat Maris ('61)

Christopher McDonald

Christopher McDonaldMel Allen