TV Movie Drama History
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
Written by
Hank Steinberg
Peter Jacobson
Artie Green
Charles Esten
Kevin Maris
Renée Taylor
Claire Ruth
Haynes Brooke
Detroit Bartender
Chris Bauer
Bob Cerv
Billy Crystal
Christopher McDonald
Mel Allen
Pat Crowley
Pat Maris
Bob Gunton
Dan Topping
Thomas Jane
Mickey Mantle
Bruce McGill
Ralph Houk
Anthony Michael Hall
Whitey Ford
Michael Nouri
Joe DiMaggio
Jennifer Crystal Foley
Pat Maris ('61)
Richard Masur
Milt Kahn
Seymour Cassel
Sam Simon
Joe Grifasi
Phil Rizzuto
Barry Pepper
Roger Maris
Robert Joy
Bob Fitschel
Shannah Laumeister Stern
Pretty Young Woman
Domenick Lombardozzi
Moose Skowron
Donald Moffat
Ford Frick
Paul Borghese
Yogi Berra
Bobby Hosea
Elston Howard
Shiva Rose
Toot's Girl
Dane Northcutt
Randy Maris
Mike Carlucci
Memorial Stadium Announcer (voice)
Sammy Sosa
Self (uncredited)(archived footage)
Mark McGwire
Self (uncredited)(archived footage)
Brynne McNabb
Susan Maris ('61)
Cameryn McNabb
Susan Maris ('61)

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