The Stratton Story

The Stratton Story is a (1949) film directed by Sam Wood which tells the story of Monty Stratton, a Major League Baseball pitcher.

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1949 - Film - Sam Wood - Monty Stratton - Major League Baseball - Pitcher

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James Stewart plays the part of Stratton, who in 1938 accidentally shoots himself in his right leg while on a hunting excursion. When his leg has to be amputated, it looks as though his pitching career is over. Nevertheless, with a wooden leg and his wife Ethel's (June Allyson) support, Stratton is able to make a successful minor league comeback in 1946.

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James Stewart - 1938 - June Allyson - Minor league - 1946

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Other names in the cast include Frank Morgan, Agnes Moorehead, and the bigleaguers Gene Bearden, Bill Dickey and Jimmy Dykes in cameo appearances.

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Frank Morgan - Agnes Moorehead - Gene Bearden - Bill Dickey - Jimmy Dykes

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