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

7.0

2h 9m

2001

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

Synopsis

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?

Director

Billy Crystal

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Cast & Crew

Barry Pepper

Barry Pepper

as Roger Maris

Thomas Jane

Thomas Jane

as Mickey Mantle

Anthony Michael Hall

Anthony Michael Hall

as Whitey Ford

Richard Masur

Richard Masur

as Milt Kahn

Bruce McGill

Bruce McGill

as Ralph Houk

Chris Bauer

Chris Bauer

as Bob Cerv

Jennifer Crystal Foley

Jennifer Crystal Foley

as Pat Maris ('61)

Christopher McDonald

Christopher McDonald

as Mel Allen

Haynes Brooke

Haynes Brooke

as Detroit Bartender

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