61*

TV Movie, Drama, History

🎬 Critics Choice Nominee

Director Billy Crystal

Status Released

Release Date 2001-04-28

Storyline

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?

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