
61*
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?
Top Billed Cast

Barry Pepper
Roger Maris

Thomas Jane
Mickey Mantle

Anthony Michael Hall
Whitey Ford

Richard Masur
Milt Kahn

Bruce McGill
Ralph Houk
Featured Crew

Billy Crystal
Director

Hank Steinberg
Writer

Haskell Wexler
Director of Photography

Marc Shaiman
Original Music Composer
Michael Jablow
Editor
Mali Finn
Casting
Rusty Smith
Production Design
Denise Hudson
Art Direction
Anne D. McCulley
Set Decoration
Dan Moore
Costume Design

Robert F. Colesberry
Producer

Billy Crystal
Executive Producer