@@dbodooley Field of Dreams has a great ending, but the movie leading up to that was kind of boring and let’s face it a bit ridiculous..most overrated baseball movie in My opinion. 61 was the shit..very authentic.
@@dbodooley I think some reason may be that it was an HBO film and never came to theaters, so less exposure there. Other than that, I don't know. I own the Blu-Ray of this and it has tons of bonus stuff from Billy Crystal. Just listening to him talk for about 30 seconds, you see very clearly that it was a passion project. That definitely came through on the screen. Fantastic film, one of the best baseball films without question.
Defined him and his character. A man who embodies honest sportsmanship, love of the game, just wanting to do his very best, supporting his family, just a wonderful man.
This one of the top five sports movies ever made. Barry Pepper and Thomas Jane are perfect as Mantle and Maris. If this movie doesn't hit you where you live, you're brain dead! A beautiful job by Billy Crystal. This is a fabulous movie.
I wish today kids could see this clip on how much respect Roger had for the game. The biggest home run in history and his team mates had to force him out for a standing curtain. Today's major leaguers just hit a worthless home run and expect to be carried off the field. Roger Maris was a great ball player and does not get the full credit he deserves. If he were playing today he would be making 20 million a year for the stats he put up. Rest in peace Mr. Maris.
And unlike in this scene he DID NOT watch that ball fly out He hit it looked up to see the flight of the ball and started running. The cameras followed the ball hovered in the stands for about 2 seconds then panned back to maris who was about 2/3 of the way to second before he eased up. He ran the bases in 19 seconds. Guys now can’t get to first base in 19 seconds sometimes
Wish I was alive to witness this historic day in 1961 for 61. But I can say I was alive and watching live as Aaron Judge hit 62 in 2022. Just wow 61 years later and the true record is finally broken. WOW
Better keep that asterisk- the true single-season home run total at 61. Shame on Bonds, McGwire and Sosa. You know what Maris did afterwards? Went to Mass and a dinner with his wife.
He belongs in the Hall of Fame. He wasn't popular with the NY sports writers because he thought all he was supposed to do was his JOB, which was playing baseball. They wanted him to give them quotes and sound bites. Roger was a humble guy who claimed Fargo, N.Dak as his home town. RIP Mr Maris.
If Maris was in his prime in the late 90s. You dont think he would take steriods? Different Eras Money, media, culture..etc are all drastically different
Never thought the Yankee management or NY press treated Rodger well through his tenure with the team and through all his injuries. Glad he got to finish out his career and win another World Series with the Cardinals! Wish he was in the hall of fame but regardless he was a class act all the way!
Wonderful film about a wonderful man. His answer to the question did he think gained the crowd's respect, " I don't know, I don't think that's something you earn on a ballfield."
Great movie that really captured the era. Thanks to Yankees at Shea you can see the underwhelming TV call of Red Barber with Mel Allen commentary. What a shame Mel did not get to call that. The better Phil Rizzuto call was on the radio.
jeez, only 23,000 fans in the park to see this. nowadays, Stadium would be filled to the rafters, plus the media would be swarming all over home plate.
If it were Mickey Mantle that year they would have had something like that. But Roger was a threat to people’s mythical idea of babe Ruth. If babes record could be broken then he was just a man and people didn’t want to believe that. M
The intention to details with correct yankee uniforms recreation of old stadium plus great casting of Pepper and Jane plus Bruce McGill as Ralph Houk among others excellent.
very underrated ball player, had a great glove and a rocket for a arm,hall of fame well he would have my vote, and when he hit all 61 in 61 he did it with class something that is lacking in todays players and he did it with out being on the juice ( steroids) he hit them clean, rest in peace roger maris 1961 gave us jfk and roger maris thank god for both,the good die young
You'd think he'd be in just by the home run record alone. There are guys in the HOF with worse career stats than Roger. HE BROKE BABE RUTH'S RECORD that should be enough! I guess it's mostly a longevity thing, plus Maris had only 3 great seasons, the rest were good.
Well I mean not worse in EVERY category. Maris had 247 more HR and 116 more RBI than Rick Ferrell, in 6 less seasons (yes, different eras and positions). Frank Chance is in, has fewer Hits (but a nice Steals total and Avg). Might be the only one in the HOF with fewer Hits than Roger who was a regular player. But times were different. He was a pretty decent manager too, that probably helped. Nope Roger Bresnahan also had fewer Hits than Maris and he's in (Roger B was inducted for something else though). Thanks for responding after more than 3 years....... !
@@robertanderson2898 It's an intriguing position and I've heard other people proclaim so it so that's why I responded. It's an interesting position; it's just one that I've never agreed with. You really can't compare dead ball era players like Chance and Bresnahan because it is just two totally different eras. I really like Roger Maris. To me, he's a really good ball player that had three great seasons. However, a lifetime .260 hitter with less than 300 homeruns and less than 1,000 RBIs isn't worthy of the HOF. If it were, there would be a ton of guys in there. I'm probably more critical than most because I'm of the opinion that there are too many in the HOF that don't belong in it.
@@1981lashlarue Yeah Maris' overall numbers are nowhere near HOF standards, just thought he might have gotten in because of beating Babe's record, 8 extra games or not. I wish it had been Mantle instead. Also in '61, Norm Cash batted .361, never hit over .286 before or after that, and no other season was close. Both those '61 seasons stick out like something insane..... I agree, too many HOF'ers right now.
I loved every second of this movie! I was in 2nd grade in 1961. That's when I first became a baseball fan. My grade school (Chapel) was right across the street from Roger's house in Raytown. I still remember seeing him mow his lawn from the playground. I wanted to run over and meet him so bad.
A true hero, gentleman, & humble individual is Roger Maris. Sad that only two people greeted him at home plate after this monumental home run on his last at bat, & the last game of the regular season...the on deck batter, & the bat boy. The Yankees wanted Mickey Mantle to top Ruth's record, but it wasn't meant to be. Roger was physically, & mentally exhausted after this 1961 season of the "M&M" boys race to home run glory...
Love this movie to death....... I think Roger is still the official single season HR leader. Sure Sosa, McGwire, and Bonds hit more in a season, but we all know what went down there.... I'm sure everyone was hoping Mantle would be the one to break Babe's record, Maris wasn't even in those guys leagues. Still love the film to death.
As a true Yankee fan the 61 record don't mean smuck however the world series champions is all Yankee fans care about Thank you Roger Maris and the 61 Yankees you made us happy
I can't agree with you more! This movie titled "61" really does captures the 1961 season, the media, fans, an era and the personal relationships with NY Yankee players. Especially the M&M boys! Do you know Roger Maris wife in this movie was played by Billy Crystal's daughter, great job!
they really need to get a copy of this on Netflix Canada, they really do. I mean Baseball season is coming up and with that comes a whole new wave of statistics, numbers, exciting moments, and nostalgia from years gone by. Plus this film is a very solid outing for director Billy Crystal who really knew how to mesh character with history and make it work in the context of what it is: Baseball. Not some overblown world changing experience, just something that changed him as a person.
Great recreation of the event. Has Allen and Rizzuto in tv booth but actually Red Barber with the call (or lack of one) on tv with Allen commentary and more famous Rizzuto call from the radio.
I could not agree with you more, and I say that as a Cardinals fan who loved (at the time, anyway) the 1998 season, only to find out with sadness that it was because of Mcgwire's PEDs. I consider Roger Maris the single season HR king.
His numbers may not define a Hall of Fame player, but you would think with all of the hell Maris and his family were put through during his time in New York that the Hall of Fame committee would make an exception. It's true that 1961 was his best year because after that he declined and eventually left New York in bitterness and disgust. On the other hand, like you have commented he was a nice guy who really only wanted to play the game and not break someone's record.
Not only did he have this season, but he won the mvp the year before. Bud Selig should at least reopen the consideration for Roger Maris in regards to the Hall of Fame
It's embarrassing to say that I am a true baseball fan with Roger not being in Coppertown. They wanted his bat, not him. People say that he didn't make the grade. Take a good look at what he did in the 12 years of playing pro. I believe that you'll think different.
Although I wasn't aware at the time, I also had a 'connection' with Mickey. My Mom is from Commerce, OK, Mick's hometown. I heard a story that when Mickey was young, he rigged a baseball on a rope in a barn so that when he hit it, it would swing back around so he could hit it again. (maybe while it was still moving?)
This is BY FAR THE MOST POWERFUL [EPIC] SCENE 🎞️ in the whole 🎥ovie. Ironically FEW people realize {unless of course you watch credits at the end of movie's} that albeit ALOT of CGI was used, ALL of the "Yankee Stadium" shots are actually digitally enhanced over "Tiger Stadium" in Detroit, Michigan. I remember being an extra in the crowd, they actually had to repaint "Tiger Stadiums" interior from light blue to a sort of green to match "Yankee Stadium" which wasn't an issue because the Tiger's had moved to "Comerica Park" the year before. I think that it was fitting and a tribute to history that Billy Crystal used Tiger Stadium in his movie, considering that the actual men this movie was based on, hit ALOT of their home runs in that stadium, including a famous one from Babe Ruth that was found a couple side streets away. It gave the old girl a proper goodbye before she was 😢 sadly torn down.
Lol the Yankee fans acting like they supported Maris all season and didn't boo him mercilessly for much of the season. Poor guy couldn't even get anywhere near a full house of fans rooting for him chasing history. If it were Mantle going for 61, that stadium would've been full.
Which is why I have no problem with his number being retired by the Yankees. The shit that man went through with the fans and media. The organization did nothing to help him out. The man felt like he wasn't welcome and essentially boycotted anything related to the Yankees until Steinbrenner "convinced" him to come back for Opening Day 1978. The crowd gave him the standing ovation he long deserved.
Some movies depicting real life events may enhance the reality a bit, sometimes resulting in a negative reaction by audiences. I'm sure there are many still alive that perhaps remember this moment in sports history a bit differently than what we see now. This is one fan's account of such a special moment for all baseball fans. I was not there, but, when watching this clip of film, I cannot help feeling that Billy Crystal' s motive was to perhaps remind those who where, and for all who were not and even future ballplayers, like my grandson, he truly makes you feel that you could be there, watching a special man making sports history.
Roger Maris uno de los mejores jonronoeros de todas las épocas en las grandes ligas, recuerdo brevemente ese año 1961 pues solo tenia 7 años mi Sr Padre me enseño a adorar el béisbol en honor al Sr Maris le puso a mi hermano menor Sergio Roger esos si eran verdaderos jugadores que jugaban casi los 162 juegos se entregaban a la camiseta por amor no como ahora que es por puro dinero
Billy Crystal Got This One Right!! LOVE the COLORIZED VERSION with the Stirring Music.......actually Beats the Original! What a Great Guy, an Original North Dakota Boy!
i feel for roger.. i remember my dad talking about that when i was young.. fans are weird.. the sports writers are even weirder.. they have the ability to control what people think.
Little known fact: the actress portraying Roger's wife (0:24) is Billy Crystal's daughter. Billy didn't tell Barry Pepper until the very end and he was shocked, proving she outright earned the role on her talent.
true there were only 23,000 there that day, something that seems unbelievable with today's nonstop commercialism. but if you listen to the real broadcast of that homer, the roar by that 23,000 will give you chills, and i'm not even a yankee fan.
most underated baseball movie, in my opinion. been my favorite since my dad showed it to me when i was very young.
It is!!! How is this not huge but field of dreams is!?!? This is way better
I remember too my favorite
@@dbodooley Field of Dreams has a great ending, but the movie leading up to that was kind of boring and let’s face it a bit ridiculous..most overrated baseball movie in My opinion. 61 was the shit..very authentic.
@@dbodooley I think some reason may be that it was an HBO film and never came to theaters, so less exposure there. Other than that, I don't know. I own the Blu-Ray of this and it has tons of bonus stuff from Billy Crystal. Just listening to him talk for about 30 seconds, you see very clearly that it was a passion project. That definitely came through on the screen. Fantastic film, one of the best baseball films without question.
Barry Pepper played 2 legends-Roger Maris in "61",and Dale Earnhardt in "3".Great job in both roles.
Defined him and his character. A man who embodies honest sportsmanship, love of the game, just wanting to do his very best, supporting his family, just a wonderful man.
This one of the top five sports movies ever made. Barry Pepper and Thomas Jane are perfect as Mantle and Maris. If this movie doesn't hit you where you live, you're brain dead! A beautiful job by Billy Crystal. This is a fabulous movie.
Agree!! Great film!
BEAUTIFUL telling if an ICONIC episode of not only Sports History , but AMERICAN History ! Maris is THE IS FOREVER LEGEND ! ♥️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸⚾
They were absolutely PERFECT in the roles. I second every.word!
I thought Barry Pepper and Thomas Jane did a great job as Maris and Mantle.
I just wish this movie were easier to find
Yes, they both look just like the athletes they portrayed.
They were marvelous!!
@Daniel Treadwell there is no sex scene?
@Daniel Treadwell oh I've seen this movie about 1000 times but I've never seen the director cut
Damn... I got teary eyed just watching the clip.
I wish today kids could see this clip on how much respect Roger had for the game. The biggest home run in history and his team mates had to force him out for a standing curtain. Today's major leaguers just hit a worthless home run and expect to be carried off the field. Roger Maris was a great ball player and does not get the full credit he deserves. If he were playing today he would be making 20 million a year for the stats he put up. Rest in peace Mr. Maris.
If he was playing today he’d make 45 a year
And unlike in this scene he DID NOT watch that ball fly out He hit it looked up to see the flight of the ball and started running. The cameras followed the ball hovered in the stands for about 2 seconds then panned back to maris who was about 2/3 of the way to second before he eased up. He ran the bases in 19 seconds. Guys now can’t get to first base in 19 seconds sometimes
Detroit Tigers fan here. This is the best baseball movie. Beautifully done
great film!! way to go billy crystal
✝️ YANKEELAND
pepper and Jane even look like Maris and Mantle... perfect casting.
Maybe the most underrated ball player ever. League mvp, home run king, best right fielder at the time, great team mate.
TWO time MVP
Arm like a Canon
“Respect isn’t something you earn on a baseball field”, “good quote!”
All the crap the fans gave him, thanks in part to the writers, then they all stood up for him after. Respect
That reflection of Mick’s face in the actual broadcast footage of Maris’ 61st Is the mvp of this movie.
This makes me so proud to be a yankee fan.
The humility displayed by Maris is just....I wish I could've met him. Died when I was still a kid.
Roger Maris is my favorite baseball player
"I really don't think that's something you earn on a ball field." #Re2pect
Wish I was alive to witness this historic day in 1961 for 61. But I can say I was alive and watching live as Aaron Judge hit 62 in 2022. Just wow 61 years later and the true record is finally broken. WOW
They should make a movie out of Aaron Judge’s 62nd home run called 62
@@fdny3526 lol
Better keep that asterisk- the true single-season home run total at 61. Shame on Bonds, McGwire and Sosa. You know what Maris did afterwards? Went to Mass and a dinner with his wife.
He belongs in the Hall of Fame. He wasn't popular with the NY sports writers because he thought all he was supposed to do was his JOB, which was playing baseball. They wanted him to give them quotes and sound bites. Roger was a humble guy who claimed Fargo, N.Dak as his home town. RIP Mr Maris.
He was the sweetest. Any woman would be proud to call someone like him their husband. Pat was a lucky and blessed women.
Don't be such a pussy
Going to Mass and having dinner is neither here nor there lol. Bonds and the other guys ..what can you do? 🤷🏽♂️
If Maris was in his prime in the late 90s. You dont think he would take steriods?
Different Eras
Money, media, culture..etc are all drastically different
Mickey Mantle is such an amazing teammate the smile on his face said it all when Maris broke the record
Underrated baseball film
Aaron Judge's 61st brought me here. #99 ties number #9 with 61 from 61 years ago and both had that same look on their faces.
Never thought the Yankee management or NY press treated Rodger well through his tenure with the team and through all his injuries. Glad he got to finish out his career and win another World Series with the Cardinals! Wish he was in the hall of fame but regardless he was a class act all the way!
Congratulations Aaron Judge 61 9/28/22 Two great Yankees tied at 61.....for now.
They even got the fan who greeted him right - nice touch
Aaron judge should only have the single season home run record now
Roger Maris is still the single season HR champion as far as i'm concerned and I know I'm not alone.
Wonderful film about a wonderful man. His answer to the question did he think gained the crowd's respect, " I don't know, I don't think that's something you earn on a ballfield."
That has always been my favorite line in this movie. He was so right.
“This could be it”
That’s exactly what Michael Kay said when Judge hit his 61st. Had to be intentional.
Roger Maris held the record for 61 years until Aaron Judge broke it and no one can tell me different.
Aaron Judge’s 62 homerun brought me here!
as much as 2001 or 1998 was fun to watch the home run record is still maris'
Great movie that really captured the era. Thanks to Yankees at Shea you can see the underwhelming TV call of Red Barber with Mel Allen commentary. What a shame Mel did not get to call that. The better Phil Rizzuto call was on the radio.
"Holy cow, he did it!"
@@TheBatugan7761 for Maris!!
Roger Maris, the single season homerun champ. Still. I've heard of a couple guys named McGwire and Bonds but they don't really count, now do they?
Nope
sure they do
Not One Bit.
Marris and everyone in that era took amphedamines which are banned today.
But yes bonds, sosa and McGuire don’t count
straight up cheaters IDC if Bonds hit 100 HRs
jeez, only 23,000 fans in the park to see this. nowadays, Stadium would be filled to the rafters, plus the media would be swarming all over home plate.
Why was there only 23.000 people?
@@terencediamond356
The people and press never really took to Roger.
If it were Mickey Mantle that year they would have had something like that. But Roger was a threat to people’s mythical idea of babe Ruth. If babes record could be broken then he was just a man and people didn’t want to believe that.
M
The intention to details with correct yankee uniforms recreation of old stadium plus great casting of Pepper and Jane plus Bruce McGill as Ralph Houk among others excellent.
very underrated ball player, had a great glove and a rocket for a arm,hall of fame well he would have my vote, and when he hit all 61 in 61 he did it with class something that is lacking in todays players and he did it with out being on the juice ( steroids) he hit them clean, rest in peace roger maris 1961 gave us jfk and roger maris thank god for both,the good die young
And to think that he's not in the Hall of Fame. Amazing.
You'd think he'd be in just by the home run record alone. There are guys in the HOF with worse career stats than Roger. HE BROKE BABE RUTH'S RECORD that should be enough! I guess it's mostly a longevity thing, plus Maris had only 3 great seasons, the rest were good.
@@robertanderson2898 Who do you think is in the HOF w/ worse stats than Maris?
Well I mean not worse in EVERY category. Maris had 247 more HR and 116 more RBI than Rick Ferrell, in 6 less seasons (yes, different eras and positions).
Frank Chance is in, has fewer Hits (but a nice Steals total and Avg). Might be the only one in the HOF with fewer Hits than Roger who was a regular player. But times were different. He was a pretty decent manager too, that probably helped.
Nope Roger Bresnahan also had fewer Hits than Maris and he's in (Roger B was inducted for something else though).
Thanks for responding after more than 3 years....... !
@@robertanderson2898 It's an intriguing position and I've heard other people proclaim so it so that's why I responded. It's an interesting position; it's just one that I've never agreed with. You really can't compare dead ball era players like Chance and Bresnahan because it is just two totally different eras.
I really like Roger Maris. To me, he's a really good ball player that had three great seasons. However, a lifetime .260 hitter with less than 300 homeruns and less than 1,000 RBIs isn't worthy of the HOF. If it were, there would be a ton of guys in there. I'm probably more critical than most because I'm of the opinion that there are too many in the HOF that don't belong in it.
@@1981lashlarue Yeah Maris' overall numbers are nowhere near HOF standards, just thought he might have gotten in because of beating Babe's record, 8 extra games or not. I wish it had been Mantle instead.
Also in '61, Norm Cash batted .361, never hit over .286 before or after that, and no other season was close.
Both those '61 seasons stick out like something insane..... I agree, too many HOF'ers right now.
I loved every second of this movie! I was in 2nd grade in 1961. That's when I first became a baseball fan. My grade school (Chapel) was right across the street from Roger's house in Raytown. I still remember seeing him mow his lawn from the playground. I wanted to run over and meet him so bad.
I hate those damn Yankees, but love roger maris, needs to be in the hall!
Jeremy Bixby kinda shocking he not there... really
Jeremy Bixby I'm a yankee fan i myself don't believe he should be a in the hall of fame. He was a good player but he wasn't great.
I hate to be rude, but you're an idiot.@@tdevil101
Elston Howard should go in as well
In the words of Brad Pitt, as Billy Bean in “Moneyball” - “How could you NOT get romantic about Baseball”?
The true single season HR record..
And Now Aaron Judge passed him with 62 in 2022!
Pre steroids and post integration. Ironically, his is the only home run record that doesn't deserve an asterisk.
asterisk should apply, a little leaguer can it a HR there with that short porch in right field!
Hootowl54 Aaron Judge will be the next home run king.
@@chalino19 A common misconception.. Maris hit 30 at home and 31 away that year. The year before he had 26 on the road and only 13 at home...
TMWSITY Yea well he’s just an ahole... lol
@@chalino19 And yet only Maris accomplished this feat.
A true hero, gentleman, & humble individual is Roger Maris. Sad that only two people greeted him at home plate after this monumental home run on his last at bat, & the last game of the regular season...the on deck batter, & the bat boy. The Yankees wanted Mickey Mantle to top Ruth's record, but it wasn't meant to be. Roger was physically, & mentally exhausted after this 1961 season of the "M&M" boys race to home run glory...
i agree this movie is highly underrated. it's right up there with Hoosiers and Rudy in my opinion.
Love this movie to death....... I think Roger is still the official single season HR leader. Sure Sosa, McGwire, and Bonds hit more in a season, but we all know what went down there.... I'm sure everyone was hoping Mantle would be the one to break Babe's record, Maris wasn't even in those guys leagues. Still love the film to death.
Were the pitchers that Sosa and McGwire faced all clean?
@@sce2aux464 Does not matter, a cheater is a cheater.
It was Mickey's town; he had been there ten years and, obviously fans and media wanted him to do it
Yankee baseball movies are always the best.
thanks for posting. such a great underrated movie
still the TRUE single season home run king.
Not anymore
a true yankee legend
Just watched 62 by McGuire but seeing this just gave me the chills. True homerun hitter naturally
He was roided...
Today Aaron judge hits 62 vs Texas October 4, 2022
love this movie, and I'm an orioles fan. so you know how good it is.
The TRUE Single Season HOME RUNG KING!
As a true Yankee fan the 61 record don't mean smuck however the world series champions is all Yankee fans care about Thank you Roger Maris and the 61 Yankees you made us happy
I can't agree with you more! This movie titled "61" really does captures the 1961 season, the media, fans, an era and the personal relationships with NY Yankee players. Especially the M&M boys! Do you know Roger Maris wife in this movie was played by Billy Crystal's daughter, great job!
they really need to get a copy of this on Netflix Canada, they really do. I mean Baseball season is coming up and with that comes a whole new wave of statistics, numbers, exciting moments, and nostalgia from years gone by. Plus this film is a very solid outing for director Billy Crystal who really knew how to mesh character with history and make it work in the context of what it is: Baseball. Not some overblown world changing experience, just something that changed him as a person.
61 years later, another Yankee is coming for his record
And, he got it!!
Great recreation of the event. Has Allen and Rizzuto in tv booth but actually Red Barber with the call (or lack of one) on tv with Allen commentary and more famous Rizzuto call from the radio.
Roger Maris. A true Gentleman. Period. He Never Ever Rah Rahd after any of his Home Runs. Head Down , Touched Em All And went home.
I have to say I agree with you! The true test of a champion is career long not a highlight of one's single seasons.
To hit as many home runs as Babe Ruth is an incredible feat. ⚾️
I'm so glad he got it, everybody hating on him thinking he wouldnt do it .
Who else is here bc of Aaron Judge ?
I could not agree with you more, and I say that as a Cardinals fan who loved (at the time, anyway) the 1998 season, only to find out with sadness that it was because of Mcgwire's PEDs. I consider Roger Maris the single season HR king.
Best move ever! Perfection!!!
the Mick had to shed a tear for that one ,..
When the writers, producers, actors and director get it right...
The man had true power to hit a ball !
His numbers may not define a Hall of Fame player, but you would think with all of the hell Maris and his family were put through during his time in New York that the Hall of Fame committee would make an exception. It's true that 1961 was his best year because after that he declined and eventually left New York in bitterness and disgust. On the other hand, like you have commented he was a nice guy who really only wanted to play the game and not break someone's record.
What an underrated and underappreciated baseball talent was Roger Maris! I still believe he belongs in Cooperstown where hsi bat resides!
Not only did he have this season, but he won the mvp the year before. Bud Selig should at least reopen the consideration for Roger Maris in regards to the Hall of Fame
It's embarrassing to say that I am a true baseball fan with Roger not being in Coppertown. They wanted his bat, not him. People say that he didn't make the grade. Take a good look at what he did in the 12 years of playing pro. I believe that you'll think different.
Although I wasn't aware at the time, I also had a 'connection' with Mickey. My Mom is from Commerce, OK, Mick's hometown. I heard a story that when Mickey was young, he rigged a baseball on a rope in a barn so that when he hit it, it would swing back around so he could hit it again. (maybe while it was still moving?)
want to watch this movie again after seeing judge hit 61
Luved this movie *****
Great movie, great story, great man, greatest sport on earth.
Maris should still be the home run king. He should be a hall of famer.
This is BY FAR THE MOST POWERFUL [EPIC] SCENE 🎞️ in the whole 🎥ovie. Ironically FEW people realize {unless of course you watch credits at the end of movie's} that albeit ALOT of CGI was used, ALL of the "Yankee Stadium" shots are actually digitally enhanced over "Tiger Stadium" in Detroit, Michigan. I remember being an extra in the crowd, they actually had to repaint "Tiger Stadiums" interior from light blue to a sort of green to match "Yankee Stadium" which wasn't an issue because the Tiger's had moved to "Comerica Park" the year before. I think that it was fitting and a tribute to history that Billy Crystal used Tiger Stadium in his movie, considering that the actual men this movie was based on, hit ALOT of their home runs in that stadium, including a famous one from Babe Ruth that was found a couple side streets away. It gave the old girl a proper goodbye before she was 😢 sadly torn down.
Went to a few games in Tiger Stadium in ‘92 and saw Cecil Fielder play. I loved Tiger Stadium!!
Even Mrs. Maris looked like... Mrs. Maris.
The real home run king 👑
I love how they superimposed the stadium backdrop for realism.
Lol the Yankee fans acting like they supported Maris all season and didn't boo him mercilessly for much of the season. Poor guy couldn't even get anywhere near a full house of fans rooting for him chasing history. If it were Mantle going for 61, that stadium would've been full.
Which is why I have no problem with his number being retired by the Yankees. The shit that man went through with the fans and media. The organization did nothing to help him out. The man felt like he wasn't welcome and essentially boycotted anything related to the Yankees until Steinbrenner "convinced" him to come back for Opening Day 1978. The crowd gave him the standing ovation he long deserved.
It's insane how much he looks like Roger maris
Some movies depicting real life events may enhance the reality a bit, sometimes resulting in a negative reaction by audiences.
I'm sure there are many still alive that perhaps remember this moment in sports history a bit differently than what we see now.
This is one fan's account of such a special moment for all baseball fans. I was not there, but, when watching this clip of film, I cannot help feeling that Billy Crystal' s motive was to perhaps remind those who where, and for all who were not and even future ballplayers, like my grandson, he truly makes you feel that you could be there, watching a special man making sports history.
Best movie on baseball
Against all odds, Legendary
Roger Maris uno de los mejores jonronoeros de todas las épocas en las grandes ligas, recuerdo brevemente ese año 1961 pues solo tenia 7 años mi Sr Padre me enseño a adorar el béisbol en honor al Sr Maris le puso a mi hermano menor Sergio Roger esos si eran verdaderos jugadores que jugaban casi los 162 juegos se entregaban a la camiseta por amor no como ahora que es por puro dinero
Billy Crystal Got This One Right!! LOVE the COLORIZED VERSION with the Stirring Music.......actually Beats the Original! What a Great Guy, an Original North Dakota Boy!
Baseball need to give Roger back his record! I fastforded the par t with Mark in ti!
die hard sox fan here, pity it was agaisnt the Red Sox, but the movie was amazing, Billy Crystal did an awesome job
i feel for roger.. i remember my dad talking about that when i was young.. fans are weird.. the sports writers are even weirder.. they have the ability to control what people think.
Great movie, coming from a Redsox fan.
I think and I bleave that true king is Marrs !
As an Indians fan, Why the hell did Cleveland get rid of this guy...
Little known fact: the actress portraying Roger's wife (0:24) is Billy Crystal's daughter. Billy didn't tell Barry Pepper until the very end and he was shocked, proving she outright earned the role on her talent.
Derek Jeter at third to greet him, what a teammate
true there were only 23,000 there that day, something that seems unbelievable with today's nonstop commercialism. but if you listen to the real broadcast of that homer, the roar by that 23,000 will give you chills, and i'm not even a yankee fan.