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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve
That's a tough question, and one I don't have an answer for. However, since you brought up 61* I have to admit that it tought me several things I didn't know, most importantly that Mantle and Maris, far from being bitter enemies and rivals, were very good friends. I love the scene in which Mantle asks Maris if they're enemies. Maris replies "We must be. It said so on the TV." Mantle says "Well..." and swears at him, then both laugh.
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Yes, I was still in diapers when this all happened so I was surprised to hear they were supposed to be bitter rivals. My favorite scene was when Mickey and Roger are at the bar and because of the hip infection, Mickey is done for the season. Thomas Jane did a great job capturing Mickeys competitiveness. You could tell it was killing him to concede he couldn't go on. Mickey: "And I thought I was taking pretty good care of myself". Roger:
'Damn straight you were."
I must admit, this movie really gets to me every time I see it.