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Feature film — 2001

61* (2001)

7.02h 9mTV 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?

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A high-signal pick with 155 votes.

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Director: Billy Crystal

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Cast & crew

Barry Pepper as Roger Maris

Barry Pepper

Roger Maris

Thomas Jane as Mickey Mantle

Thomas Jane

Mickey Mantle

Anthony Michael Hall as Whitey Ford

Anthony Michael Hall

Whitey Ford

Richard Masur as Milt Kahn

Richard Masur

Milt Kahn

Bruce McGill as Ralph Houk

Bruce McGill

Ralph Houk

Chris Bauer as Bob Cerv

Chris Bauer

Bob Cerv

Jennifer Crystal Foley as Pat Maris ('61)

Jennifer Crystal Foley

Pat Maris ('61)

Christopher McDonald as Mel Allen

Christopher McDonald

Mel Allen

Haynes Brooke as Detroit Bartender

Haynes Brooke

Detroit Bartender

Bob Gunton as Dan Topping

Bob Gunton

Dan Topping

Donald Moffat as Ford Frick

Donald Moffat

Ford Frick

Joe Grifasi as Phil Rizzuto

Joe Grifasi

Phil Rizzuto

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