Maynard Wallace excels in sports but is not called up to play major league baseball.
He then turns to his other interest - the piano. He is a gifted musician and becomes an acclaimed concert pianist.
Although he is forever separated from his college sweetheart, his only love, he has a full and adventurous career. Late in life he helps a young ballerina start her career and realizes that teaching and helping others is the most fulfilling thing he can do.
