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Similar to 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?
Roger Maris
Mickey Mantle
Whitey Ford
Milt Kahn
Ralph Houk
Bob Cerv
Pat Maris ('61)
Mel Allen
Detroit Bartender
Dan Topping
Ford Frick
Phil Rizzuto
Artie Green
Sam Simon
Bob Fitschel
Joe DiMaggio
Moose Skowron
Elston Howard
Yogi Berra
Claire Ruth
April 28, 2001
Roger Maris
Mickey Mantle
Whitey Ford
Milt Kahn
Ralph Houk
Bob Cerv
Pat Maris ('61)
Mel Allen
Detroit Bartender
Dan Topping
Ford Frick
Phil Rizzuto
Artie Green
Sam Simon
Bob Fitschel
Joe DiMaggio
Moose Skowron
Elston Howard
Yogi Berra
Claire Ruth
