Inspired by a True Story

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A small-town baseball coach, coveting a state tournament title, puts

his health and marriage in jeopardy to win before WWII takes his players.

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Synopsis

Once Upon a Diamond features Coach Willard Cobb (Cobbie) as he challenges his 1940’s small town high school team to win the Iowa state title. Starting in the preseason, with players shoveling snow from the diamond, to rationed gasoline being delivered, Cobbie launches his plan. Under the cover of darkness a match is thrown onto the field. Fire explodes, and the field dries out. Practice can be held. The team’s now well seasoned pitcher puts the David vs. Goliath goal within reach. Coach Cobb ignores his health, pushing himself, his team, and his wife to the limit. Events take an ironic twist, and fate steps in to be the umpire. Once Upon a Diamond is inspired by a true story.

Willard "Cobbie" Cobb
Willard "Cobbie" Cobb
Helen and Willard Cobb
Helen and Willard
The Cobb family
The Cobb family
1941 photo of the Rockwell City Community High School, Rockwell City, Iowa
Rockwell City High School 1941