
Why did America have room in its heart for only one hero?
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?
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Barry Pepper
Roger Maris

Thomas Jane
Mickey Mantle

Anthony Michael Hall
Whitey Ford

Richard Masur
Milt Kahn

Bruce McGill
Ralph Houk

Chris Bauer
Bob Cerv

Jennifer Crystal Foley
Pat Maris ('61)

Christopher McDonald
Mel Allen

Haynes Brooke
Detroit Bartender

Bob Gunton
Dan Topping

Donald Moffat
Ford Frick

Joe Grifasi
Phil Rizzuto
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