
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

Hank Steinberg
Writer

Billy Crystal
Director

Haskell Wexler
Director of Photography
Carl S. Griffin
Line Producer
Michael Jablow
Editor
Rusty Smith
Production Design

Marc Shaiman
Original Music Composer
Anne D. McCulley
Set Decoration
Dan Moore
Costume Design

Billy Crystal
Executive Producer
Denise Hudson
Art Direction

Robert F. Colesberry
Producer