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A Shining Season

John Baker, a former University of New Mexico track star, defied expectations by transitioning to an elementary school teacher and track coach, overcoming the challenges that came with his unconventional career choice.

The documentary chronicles the inspiring life of John Baker, a University of New Mexico track star who went on to become an elementary school teacher and track coach. Despite his promising career being cut short by cancer, which took his life in his 20s, Baker's legacy lives on through the elementary school he taught at, which was later named in his honor.

Info about A Shining Season

Studio(s): Green/Epstein Productions, Columbia Pictures Television

Originally Released: United States, Dec 26, 1979

Production Country: United States

Genres:Drama, Sport, Biography