61* is a 2001 American sports drama television film directed and co-executive produced by Billy Crystal and written by Hank Steinberg. It stars Barry Pepper as Roger Maris and Thomas Jane as Mickey Mantle on their quest to break Babe Ruth's 1927 single-season home run record of 60 during the 1961 season of the New York Yankees. The film first aired on HBO on April 28, 2001.
61* (2001)
Directed by Billy Crystal
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Babe Ruth, Barry, Baseball, Hbo, True Stories
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61
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Home Run Race
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