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
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  Thomas Jane

  Mickey Mantle
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  Anthony Michael Hall

  Whitey Ford
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  Richard Masur

  Milt Kahn
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  Bruce McGill

  Ralph Houk
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  Chris Bauer

  Bob Cerv
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  Jennifer Crystal Foley

  Pat Maris ('61)
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  Christopher McDonald

  Mel Allen
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  Haynes Brooke

  Detroit Bartender
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  Bob Gunton

  Dan Topping