61*

Billy Crystal
2001-04-28

Why did America have room in its heart for only one hero?
6.9
129 min

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

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