3.5“Why did America have room in its heart for only one hero?”/ April 28, 2001
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?”
Roger Maris
Mickey Mantle
Whitey Ford
Milt Kahn
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Ralph Houk
Bob Cerv
Pat Maris ('61)
Mel Allen
Detroit Bartender
Dan Topping
Ford Frick
Phil Rizzuto
