61*
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?
Release Date: 2001-04-28
TV Movie
Drama
History
★★★★★★★★★★ (131 votes)
Casts
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
