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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?

CastCrewDetailsGenres

Barry PepperRoger Maris

Thomas JaneMickey Mantle

Anthony Michael HallWhitey Ford

Richard MasurMilt Kahn

Bruce McGillRalph Houk

Chris BauerBob Cerv

Jennifer Crystal FoleyPat Maris ('61)

Christopher McDonaldMel Allen

Haynes BrookeDetroit Bartender

Bob GuntonDan Topping

Donald MoffatFord Frick

Joe GrifasiPhil Rizzuto

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