The Stratton story

Teaching Film Custodians classroom film of excerpts from the 1949 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer feature film, "The Stratton Story". Presents the true-life story of Monty Stratton, the Chicago White Sox pitcher who returned to play minor league baseball following the loss of his right leg in a hunting accident. Through the support of his faithful wife and friends, and with determined courage, he overcomes his despondency, conquers his disability and regains respect by pitching a winning game., Depicts the life of Monty Stratton, a baseball pitcher, who, after gaining national fame, sinks to physical and mental defeat as a result of a leg injury. Emphasizes the value of a faithful wife and friends in conquering his disability and ends with Monty's regaining respect by pitching a winning game. Excerpted from the feature film.