Question 1

What surprising detail about Yankee Stadium's 1961 seats was discovered during production?

Accepted Answer

Production designer Rusty Smith found a small chip of green on an old bleacher seat owned by Billy Crystal, proving the true Yankee Stadium seat color was green, not blue.

Question 2

How did Billy Crystal's personal memories influence the film's recreation of games?

Accepted Answer

Crystal's firsthand memories of watching the actual 1961 games provided most details for the recreations, earning him the nickname 'Rain Man' from the crew for his uncanny recall.

Question 3

What actually happened between Babe Ruth's widow and Roger Maris after his 60th home run?

Accepted Answer

Contrary to the film's portrayal, Mrs. Ruth visited Roger Maris after his 60th home run, and Maris whispered to her, 'Don't feel badly; no one will replace The Babe.'

Question 4

Which real-life major league pitcher played knuckleball pitcher Hoyt Wilhelm in the film?

Accepted Answer

Real-life major league knuckleball pitcher Tom Candiotti played the part of Baltimore Oriole pitcher Hoyt Wilhelm.

Question 5

What permission did Billy Crystal receive from Mickey Mantle's family regarding Mantle's portrayal?

Accepted Answer

As a close friend of the Mantle family, Crystal was given permission to honestly portray Mickey Mantle's drinking and carousing, including real incidents like his drunken 2 a.m. phone call home.

Question 6

What surprising detail about Yankee Stadium's 1961 seats was discovered during production?

Accepted Answer

Production designer Rusty Smith found a small chip of green on Billy Crystal's old bleacher seat, proving the true Yankee Stadium seat color was green, not blue.

Question 7

How did Billy Crystal's personal memories influence the film's recreation of games?

Accepted Answer

Crystal's firsthand memories of the actual games were so detailed that crew members nicknamed him 'Rain Man' for his uncanny recall, forming the basis for most game recreations.

Question 8

What actually happened between Babe Ruth's widow and Roger Maris after his 60th home run?

Accepted Answer

Contrary to the film's portrayal, Claire Merritt Hodgson (Mrs. Ruth) visited Roger Maris after his 60th home run, and Maris whispered to her, 'Don't feel badly; no one will replace The Babe.'

Question 9

Which real-life major league pitcher played knuckleball pitcher Hoyt Wilhelm in the film?

Accepted Answer

Real-life major league knuckleball pitcher Tom Candiotti played the part of Baltimore Oriole pitcher Hoyt Wilhelm.

Question 10

What permission did Billy Crystal receive from Mickey Mantle's family regarding Mantle's portrayal?

Accepted Answer

As a close friend of the Mantle family, Crystal was given permission to honestly portray Mantle's drinking and carousing, including real incidents like his drunken 2 a.m. phone call home.

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