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Dive into the captivating history of the New York Yankees during the 1960s, focusing on iconic players Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle. This period marked Maris's MVP win and record-setting chase, alongside Mantle's rise as a media darling and key player. Discover the relationships between teammates, including Yogi Berra and Whitey Ford, and the challenges they faced under new manager Ralph Houck. Experience the pressures of fame, the impact of ownership, and the unforgettable moments that defined this golden era of baseball.

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*61 Characters

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  1. *61 Characters History Through Film Mr. Clark and Mrs. Henry

  2. Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle

  3. #9- ROGER MARIS

  4. Traded to NY Yankees in 1960 • Plays right field • 1960 MVP winner • Bats 4th • Married to Pat (with children) • Lives with Bob Cerv • Starts in 1961 slump • Worries about Mantle • Managers switches him to bat 3rd

  5. #7- MICKEY MANTLE

  6. NY Yankees legend • Plays center field • switchhitter • Married (with children) • “Playboy” lifestyle • Media and fans love (pressure) • Bats 3rd • Managers switches him to bat 4th

  7. #17- BOB CERV • NY Yankees reserve outfielder • Part-time player • Roommates with Roger Maris

  8. #16- WHITEY FORD • NY Yankees pitcher • “Playboy” lifestyle • Covers for and encourages Mantle’s lifestyle

  9. #16- WHITEY FORD

  10. BOB CERV MICKEY MANTLE WHITEY FORD

  11. #8- YOGI BERRA • NY Yankees catcher • Famous for being a joker and saying ridiculous statements

  12. RALPH HOUCK • Manager of the NY Yankees • 1961 is first season • Replaces Yankee legend Casey Stengel • Asks Mickey to be team leader • Switches around batting lineup to get Yankees winning

  13. RALPH HOUCK

  14. FORD FRICK • Commissioner of Major League Baseball • Presents Maris with 1960 MVP award • Extended baseball season to 162 games • Huge Babe Ruth fan (reporter) • Institutes the asterisk

  15. FORD FRICK

  16. DAN TOPPING • Owner of NY Yankees • Encourages Maris to relax and hit HRs

  17. DAN TOPPING

  18. Ralph Houck Dan Topping

  19. PAT MARIS • Wife of Roger Maris; Pregnant • Lives in KC with kids

  20. CLAIRE RUTH • Wife of Babe Ruth • Presents Maris with 1960 MVP award

  21. CLAIRE RUTH

  22. MEL ALLEN • “voice” of the NY Yankees • Radio announcer

  23. MEL ALLEN

  24. MILT KAHN • NY newspaper reporter • Supporter of Roger Maris

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