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

Duration: 129 min

Release date: 2001-04-28

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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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as Mickey Mantle

Anthony Michael Hall

Anthony Michael Hall

Jennifer Crystal Foley

Jennifer Crystal Foley

as Pat Maris ('61)

Christopher McDonald

Christopher McDonald

as Detroit Bartender

as Phil Rizzuto

as Bob Fitschel

as Joe DiMaggio

Domenick Lombardozzi

Domenick Lombardozzi

as Moose Skowron

as Elston Howard

Shannah Laumeister Stern

Shannah Laumeister Stern

as Pretty Young Woman

as Memorial Stadium Announcer (voice)

as Self (uncredited)(archived footage)

as Self (uncredited)(archived footage)

as Susan Maris ('61)

as Susan Maris ('61)

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Director of Photography

Production Design

Carl S. Griffin

Carl S. Griffin

Original Music Composer

Executive Producer

Robert F. Colesberry

Robert F. Colesberry

Anne D. McCulley

Anne D. McCulley

Executive Producer

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