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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?
Cast
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 
Peter JacobsonArtie Green 
Seymour CasselSam Simon 
Robert JoyBob Fitschel 
Michael NouriJoe DiMaggio
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